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Watermelon is a sweet and refreshing low calorie summer time snack. It provides hydration and also crucial nutrients, inclusive of minerals, vitamins and antioxidants

Benefits of Watermelon

Blood Pressure

A 2014 study on middle-aged people with obesity and early hypertension found that watermelon extract reduced blood pressure in and around the ankles. . L-arginine and L-citrulline are two antioxidants. 

Lycopene, a different antioxidant present in watermelons, may lower the risk of heart disease.

It might accomplish this by reducing inflammation linked to HDL, or "good" cholesterol.

Astama Prevention

Free radicals, according to a study in 2015, have a role in the development of asthma.
Vitamin C is one antioxidant found in the lungs that may reduce the risk of developing asthma.

Although studies have not proven that taking vitamin C supplements can help prevent asthma, a vitamin C-rich diet may provide some protection.

watermelon in a cup

A Trusted Source ball weighing roughly 154 (g) contains 12.5  (mg) of vitamin C, or 14 to 16 percent of a person's daily requirements. 

Skin

The body needs vitamin C, which is present in watermelon, to produce collagen.

The healing of wounds is another benefit of vitamin C.

Vitamin C may help support healthy skin, including reducing the incidence of age-related damage, according to studies Trusted Source.

Brain and nervous system

Another antioxidant found in watermelon is choline.It contributes to the following functions and activities through Trusted Source:

Memory and muscle movement learning
preserving the integrity of cell membranes
Nerve impulse transmission is a term used to describe the transfer of nerve impulses.
early stages of brain development

Choline may help reduce the progression of dementia in Alzheimer's disease, according to one theory, but there isn't enough evidence to back this up.

Cancer

Free radicals may play a role in the development of various cancers, according to the National Cancer Institute Trusted Source (NCI).

As a result of the oxidative stress they cause, they can cause DNA cell damage.

By stymieing the body's production of free radicals, watermelon antioxidants like vitamin C may help prevent cancer.

According to Trusted Source, lycopene consumption is associated to a lower risk  of prostate cancer.

Hydration

Although the majority of a watermelon is water, it also includes electrolytes like potassium.

This makes it a healthy snack choice in the sweltering weather.

Watermelon can be consumed in various forms, including fresh, juice, and frozen slices for a cold Popsicle treat.

Nutritional Value

Each nutrient's amount (Trusted Source) in a cup of melon balls weighing roughly 154 g is shown in the table below.

According to the 2020–2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans Trusted Source, it also displays how much of each nutrient an adult need.

Energy (Calories)                   46.2

Carbohydrates (g)                 11.6, including 9.6g of sugar

Calcium (mg)                        10.8 

Magnesium (mg)                   15.4

Phosphorus (mg)                   16.9

Vitamin C (mg)                      12.5 

Potassium (mg)                     172

Fiber (g)                               0.6 

Choline (mg)                         6.3

Vitamin A, RAE (mcg)            43.1

Beta carotene (mcg)             467

Lutein & zeaxanthin (mcg)     12.3 mcg

Lycopene (mcg)                    6,980 

Folate (mcg, DFE)                 4.6

Watermelon also contains the following nutrients:

-Thiamin, niacin, and riboflavin are B vitamins.

–zinc, manganese, selenium, fluoride, and other minerals that are needed

Serving Suggestions

Watermelon can be served in a variety of ways, including:

Juice: Blend sliced watermelon with a few ice cubes to make a chilled, refreshing electrolyte drink that's ideal for re hydrating after a day in the heat.

Salad: On a bed of spinach leaves, combine watermelon, mint, and fresh mozzarella to produce a delicious and nutritious salads.