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5 health benefits of Watermelon

Posted by Alanya Grace on

Watermelon is more than a delicious, refreshing summer treat. Did you know this juicy red fruit is packed with health and beauty benefits?

 

 

Anti Inflammation

"The lycopene in watermelon makes it an anti-inflammatory fruit," Jarzabkowski said. Lycopene is an inhibitor for various inflammatory processes and also works as an antioxidant to neutralize free radicals. Additionally, the watermelon contains choline, which helps keep chronic inflammation down, according to a 2006 article published in Shock medical journal.

Reducing inflammation isn't just good for people suffering from arthritis. "When you're sick, you have cellular damage, which can be caused by a variety of factors including stress, smoking, pollution, disease, and your body becomes inflamed," "It's called 'systemic inflammation.'" In this way, anti-inflammatory foods can help with overall immunity and general health. 

 

Hydration

Did you know the majority of the US population suffer dehydration.  We are recommended to drink 2 liters of water per day, at base rate, but each time we consume coffee and tea, our body pays the price and requires more hydration.

Lack of hydration is responsible for poor concentration, skin aging as well as toxins staying in our bodies.

The #1 route to detox and have younger looking skin is to stay hydrated.

 

Watermelons help with overall hydration. Their juice is rich in electrolytes that help lower blood pressure and assist with preventing against strokes.

 

 

Digestion

The watermelon contains fiber, which encourages a healthy digestive tract and helps keep you regular. 

 

Skin and hair benefits

Vitamin A is stellar for your skin, and just a cup of watermelon contains nearly one-quarter of your recommended daily intake of it. Vitamin A helps keep skin and hair moisturized, and it also encourages healthy growth of new collagen and elastin cells.  Vitamin C is also beneficial in this regard, as it promotes healthy collagen growth.

 

Emotional Health Benefits of Eating Watermelon

 

Muscle soreness & athletic performance

Watermelon-loving athletes are in luck: drinking watermelon juice before an intense workout helps reduce next-day muscle soreness and heart rate, according to a 2013 study published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. This can be attributed to watermelon's amino acids citrulline and arginine, which help improve circulation.

A 2015 study published in the Journal of Applied Physiology suggests that watermelon's citrulline may also help improve athletic performance. Study participants who took citrulline supplements saw a boosted performance with more power production in high-intensity exercise like cycling and sprinting. 

 

 

Did you know that each color has certain emotional health benefits. You can enjoy these benefits by wearing the color, looking at the color and even eating something of a particular color.

Eating red fruits and vegetables helps us feel greater 

1. Energy

2. Strength

3. Motivation

4. Will Power

5. Confidence

6. Courage

7. Initiative

8. Passion