3 Reasons You Should Eat Watermelon Now

The quintessential summer fruit, watermelon, is one of the healthiest fruits out there. And thankfully, it’s abundant this time of the year.

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The Benefits of Eating Watermelon

Lycopene

You might start to think that tomato and lycopene are like bread and butter, so why am I mentioning lycopene without tomato? You’d be surprised to know that half a cup of watermelon contains 6 mg of lycopene. And a medium sized tomato? It only has 4 mg. So just imagine eating three cups of this summer fruit. You’re raising your body’s antioxidants and helps fend cancer off!

 

Vitamins and Minerals

Eating this summer fruit gives you a lot of vitamins and minerals. You wouldn’t think it has any, since it’s 92% water.  A 300 ml wedge of watermelon gives you 1/3 of your vitamin A and C recommended daily intake. So just eat a liter and you’re good to go. Plus, it also has potassium, magnesium and vitamin B6.

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Amino Acid Delight

It contains an amino acid called L-citrulline. The body converts this into L-arginine  and it helps relax blood vessels and improves blood circulation. Which is why it’s highly recommended to drink watermelon juice before a workout.

 

Here’s a summary of everything that you need to know about the health benefits of eating watermelon:

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Enjoy your watermelons!:D

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