Benefits of watermelon

 Watermelon is a hydrated fruit and very nutritious to the body. In recent times, water melon is in season and its benefits include preventing dehydration, low­ering blood pressure, possibly reduc­ing muscle soreness, and potentially protecting against chronic conditions like heart disease and Alzheimer’s disease.

Additionally, watermelon seeds contain magnesium, iron, zinc, and healthy fats.

-Keeps one hydrated

Watermelon is composed of more than 90 per cent of water. A source explains that we get 80per cent of hydration from what we drink and 20 per cent from what we eat; water­melon can definitely help with this balanced intake

-Healthy digestion

Watermelon contains a high water content and a small amount of fibre. Fibre adds bulk to your stool and keeps one regular, while water helps move waste through your digestive system.

– Weight management

Choosing watermelon over a meal or snack can make one full. Eating watermelon daily helps controls one diet and blood pressure.

– Reduces cancer risk

Lycopene found in watermelon may reduce inflammation and oxidative stress. Chronic inflammation can increase one’s risk for certain diseas­es, including cancer. Lycopene has the potential to reduce inflammation and keep cancer cells from grow­ing, which reduces one’s risk for the diseases. Studies have shown that increasing lycopene intake can reduce risk for and prostate cancer.

– Watermelon reduces inflammation

A specific combination of antioxi­dants, lycopene and vitamin C, found in watermelon can lower inflamma­tion and oxidative. Chronic inflamma­tion can lead to serious conditions, in­cluding cancer, asthma, heart disease, and type 2 diabetes.

– Protects the skin

The water and vitamins A, B6, and C in watermelon improves skin elastic­ity and blood flow. Vitamin A helps repair skin cells, preventing dry, flaky skin, while vitamin B6 helps with skin breakouts.

Lycopene can play a role in protect­ing your skin from the sun.