Did you know that watermelon is not just a fun summer fruit to enjoy? Did you realize that watermelon has many nutrients to help us?
Here are many of the benefits of enjoying watermelon.
Loaded with Lycopene – these e cheery red color comes from lycopene, an antioxidant. Studies show it may help curb your risk of cancer and diabetes as part of a healthy lifestyle. Watermelon has more of this nutrient than any other fruit or veggie — even tomatoes. To load up on lycopene, choose a melon with bright red flesh rather than yellow or orange. And the riper, the better. Also, seedless melon tends to have more lycopene than those with seeds
Sun Benefit- Some pigments help protect plants from the sun. Oddly enough, just eating them may shield your skin, too — at least a little. The lycopene in watermelon may make it less likely that you get sunburned. But that’s not for sure, so keep using your broad-spectrum sunscreen with SPF of 30 or higher every day.
Heart Healthy- Watermelon is rich in an amino acid called citrulline that may help move blood through your body and can lower your blood pressure. Your heart also enjoys the perks of all the lycopene watermelon contains. Studies show that it may lower your risk of heart attacks. Of course, your whole lifestyle affects your heart health. So, make sure you also work out, don’t smoke, limit saturated fat, and keep up with your doctor’s advice.
Joint Protection- Watermelon has a natural pigment called beta-cryptoxanthin that may protect your joints from inflammation. Some studies show that over time, it could make you less likely to get rheumatoid arthritis.
Eye Health – Just one serving of watermelon gives you more than 30% of the vitamin A you need each day. This nutrient is one of the keys to keeping your eyes healthy. Foods are the best ways to get all the vitamins and minerals that your body needs.
Sweet Hydration- Juicy watermelon is 92% water, so it’s a simple way to help stay hydrated. Every cell in your body needs water. Even a small shortage can make you feel sluggish. If you get really dehydrated, it can become serious enough that you need to get fluids by IV.
We at On Call Medical Clinic obtained this information from the WebMD website, we hope this information will be helpful to you. Please remember we are here when minor injuries or illnesses occur that your primary care physician is not available. Please visit our website at https://www.oncallclinic.com to learn more about all the medical and skin care services we offer.
