Showing posts with label watermelon for Health. Show all posts
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Friday, May 15, 2015

Watermelon for Health

Nutritions in one cup of Water melon:

Vitamin A-17%
Vitamin C-21%
Iron - 2%
Calcium-1%
Calories-43
Sodium - 2grams
Carbohydrate - 11grams
Fiber - 1gram

Health Benefits:


Prevention of Asthma:

Risks for developing asthama are lower in people who consume a high amount of certain nutrients.vitamin c found in many fruits and vegetables including watermelon.

Cancer Prevention:                       
watermelon for Health
Watermelon


Watermelons helpful in reducing the risk of cancer through their antioxidant properties.

Skin and hair benefits:

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

Hydration: 

Made up of 92% water and full of important electrolytes, watermelon is a great snack to have on hand during the hot summer months to prevent dehydration.

Digestion:

Mostly watermelon, its water and fiber content, it helps to prevent constipation and prmote regularity for a healthy digestive.

The consumption of more than 40 mg of lycopene daily could potentially cause nausea, diarrhea, indigestion and bloating, according to the American Cancer Society.