The Secret Benefits of Watermelon

 

 

Health Benefits

Watermelon isn't just a fruit we should only indulge on for the taste, but a fruit we can count on to protect us from diseases as it holds many powerful organic antioxidants. Although we can find watermelon in almost every shopping mall throughout the year it is a good thing to know that during the summer seasons, these watermelons become exceptionally tasty and are the best of quality. It's without a doubt that watermelons are the most crunchy, refreshing fruits we can find for a reasonable price.

Some Health Benefits of Watermelon

• Watermelons are a great source of Vitamin C and A.
• The delicious red watermelon is an excellent source of the carotene antioxidant which is called lycopene. Lycopene travels through the bloodstream cleansing and neutralizing free radicals that are harmful to the human body.
• Lycopene reduces the risk of cholestrol through eliminating the more harmful radicals which clogs up blood vessels by thickening the walls. Cholestrol is a huge factor of strokes and heart attacks.
• Watermelon is a fruit rich in electrolytes (stuff they put into energy drinks) which helps us stay hydrated as it replaces the moisture that we lose through perspiration.
• Watermelon is great for losing weight, it is a fat free fruit that also helps with energy production.
• Watermelon is the only fruit that contains higher concentrations of Lycopene that any other fresh fruit or vegetable.

So, the next time you are planning to have a BBQ or picnic grab a watermelon instead of cokes or beer. Nothing satisfies your thirst more than a juicy watermelon on a hot and sunny day!