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HEALTH BENEFITS OF EATING WATERMELON

 HEALTH BENEFITS OF EATING WAETERMELON

 Watermelon is a delicious and refreshing fruit that's also good for you. It contains only 46 calories per cup, but is high in vitamin C, vitamin A and many health plant compounds.

Here are the top 5 health benefits of eating watermelon:

1.HELPS YOU HYDRATE

Watermelon has a high water content. Interestingly, watermelon is 92% water. This hydrates and helps you feel full. The combination of water and fiber means you're eating a good volume of food without a lot of calories.

2.CONTAINS NUTRIENTS AND BENEFICIAL PLANT COMPOUNDS

Watermelon is a low-caloried fruit, high in some nutrients, especially carotenoids, vitamin C, cucurbitacin E and many other nutrients. It is also high in carotenoids, including beta-carotene and lycopene.

3.IMPROVES HEART HEALTH

Several nutrients in watermelon have specific benefits for the health of the heart. Studies suggest that lycopene may help lower cholesterol and blood pressure. It can also help prevent oxidative damage to cholesterol.


4.CAN IMPROVE DIGESTION

Watermelon contains lots of water and a small amount of fiber-both of which are important for healthy digestion. Eating watermelon is very helpful for promoting normal bowel movement.

5.IS GOOD FOR SKIN AND HAIR

Vitamin C in watermelon helps your body make collagen, a protein that keeps your skin supple and your hair strong. Vitamin A in watermelon is also important for healthy skin since it helps create and repair skin cells.


Watermelon is a surprisingly healthy fruit. It has a high water content and also delivers many other important nutrients. These nutrients mean that watermelon isn't only a tasty low-calorie treat-but also a very good one for your health.

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