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Everyone knows that watermelon can cool you down on a sunny day, but more than just keeping your body
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keep you healthy. The best part about watermelon is that it will keep you hydrated since this healthy fruit
consists of 92% of water and this will help you curb your appetite and give you a feeling of fullness.

Table of Contents
0.1. Interesting facts about watermelon:
0.2. Health benefits of watermelon:

0.3. Nutritional Benefits Of Watermelon

0.3.1. 1. Keeps you hydrated:
0.3.2. 2. Helps in blood sugar management: ARTHRITIS / AYURVEDA / DOCTOR'S SPEAK  

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0.3.5. 5. Decreases severity of Asthma:

0.3.6. 6. Reduces dental problems:
0.3.7. 7. Fights inflammation:
0.3.8. 8. Good for nerve function:
0.3.9. 9. Prevents heat strokes:
0.3.10. 10. Good for kidneys:
0.3.11. 11. May help with eye health
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0.3.12. 12. Soothe sore muscles
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0.3.13. 13. Potential digestion benefits
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0.3.14. History of watermelon:
0.3.15. Healthy watermelon recipes:
0.3.16. 1. Watermelon Pizza:
0.3.16.1. Ingredients:
0.3.16.2. How To Prepare Vegan Watermelon
Pizza:
0.3.17. 2. Watermelon Popsicle:
0.3.17.1. Ingredients:
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0.3.17.2. How To Prepare Watermelon
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This is the most consumed fruit in the United States.
It contains only 40 calories per cup.
There are some varieties of watermelons that require 130 hot days in order to ripen. Chronic
It reduces inflammation in your body.
It does not contain bad cholesterol which makes this healthy fruit a good weight loss agent.
In ancient Egypt, watermelons were placed under the burial tomb as a sign of nourishment for the tomb.
This healthy fruit was cultivated in Europe in the 13th Century and in China during the 10th century.

Health benefits of watermelon:

August 3rd of every year is considered watermelon day and is one of the best fruits that you can take on your
picnics or backyard parties. Other than being sweet and juicy, this healthy fruit is said to be loaded with health
benefits that can do good to your health. Here are some health benefits of consuming watermelon.

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about 150 g of watermelon can contain at least 0.6 g of fibre, along with 11.5 g carbohydrates of which about
9 g are sugars. Although it is not a great source of protein, the benefits of watermelon still contribute to a
protein-rich diet with about 1 gram of protein in each 1-cup serving. Vitamin content is where the health
benefits of watermelon really shine through, with 5% and 14% of the daily requirement of Vitamin A and C
respectively. It also contains 4% each of the recommended Potassium and Magnesium intake.  

1. Keeps you hydrated:

This healthy fruit consists of 92% water and this means that you are consuming fewer calories and with a lot
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2. Helps in blood sugar management:

This juicy fruit helps your kidneys convert L-citrulline (amino acid) into L-arginine (amino acid). In fact, these
two amino acids have a tendency to protect you from diabetes. Medically speaking, the L-arginine
supplement that watermelon has is crucial for regulating glucose metabolism and insulin by the body.

3. Aids in weight loss:

In case you are wondering how to reduce weight naturally, then don’t miss out on adding this healthy fruit to
your weight loss diet. Since this fruit consists of mostly water, it gives you a feeling of fullness and this will
curb your appetite from snacking on your favourite food. So, if you are looking to get on the lighter side, then ARTHRITIS / AYURVEDA / CANCER  
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4. Helps to prevent cardiovascular disease:
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tomatoes have this substance, but did you know that this substance is found more in watermelon than in
tomato? Well, lycopene can reduce cholesterol and thereby reduce your risk of developing heart-related
diseases. All you need to do is to consume one cup of watermelon daily and this will do the job.
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5. Decreases severity of Asthma:
Watermelon has a good source of vitamin C which is responsible for reducing the effects of asthma and this
could mean that you could be fighting some of the severe effects of asthma with just one cup of watermelon
daily. Moreover, asthmatics with low levels of vitamin C tend to experience more asthmatic symptoms and
thus watermelon is a great recommendation if you are battling with one such disease. In simple terms,
watermelon has about 40% of vitamin C that is good for asthmatics.

6. Reduces dental problems:

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also linked to other heart diseases. The major substance that reduces the adverse effects of periodontal
disease is vitamin C. So all you need to do is just add some watermelon to your everyday diet and this will do
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7. Fights inflammation:
One of the most common forms of inflammatory diseases that most people currently face is inflammation
which is the cause of many serious diseases. These diseases include heart disease, cancer, and
fibromyalgia. Inflammation has loads of problems that most face today and fighting this disease is something
that needs to be taken as a precaution. However, one simple way to fight this sort of inflammation is by simply
adding watermelon into your everyday diet.

8 Good for nerve function:

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8. Good for nerve function:
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cause of low potassium in your body. All you need to do is just sip a glass of watermelon juice.

9. Prevents heat strokes:

Heatstroke is a dangerous problem faced by many people in the US. However, this condition can be life-
threatening such that is marked by fever, and the body’s temperature regulates extremely high temperatures.
Watermelon contains electrolytes that can prevent heat strokes. All you need to do is just sip some
watermelons juice and this will keep your body cool and help regulate body temperature.

10. Good for kidneys:

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11. May help with eye health
Watermelons contain a plant compound called lycopene, which may be involved in preventing degeneration
of the eye tissues. Lycopene is considered to be an antioxidant and an inflammation reducer. While there’s
still more research needed to see how lycopene truly supports healthy eyes, for now, it looks promising that
watermelon may indeed be good for the eyes.

12. Soothe sore muscles

Watermelon in fruit or juice form has been shown to improve athletic performance and reduce the soreness
you feel after working out. It is thought to be related to the amino acid called citrulline. Citrulline may help your
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13. Potential digestion benefits
Watermelon has both water and fibre, these two nutrients are essential for a happy digestive system. A diet
low in fibre can lead to constipation and other issues. Add watermelon and other fibre-rich foods to your diet
to ease any indigestion or constipation woes.

History of watermelon:
Now that you know that this fruit is good for your health, there are some interesting facts during the period of
this healthy fruits history. The first watermelons were said to have appeared in South Africa about 5000 years
ago. During 2000 B.C. this fruit was cultivated and became an everyday food in ancient Egypt.

One of the earliest proofs that existed was in the form of hieroglyphs on the buildings that state that the
ancient Egyptians cultivated watermelons. Even the Bible mentions this healthy fruit being consumed as a
staple food that was consumed by the Israelites.

From Africa, this fruit made its way into Europe where it was successfully grown during the 7th century. Later
it made its way to China during the 10th century and currently China is the largest producer of watermelons in
the world. Currently, there are 1200 different varieties of watermelons all over the world that is grown in 96
different countries.

Healthy watermelon recipes:

Some people may not find it tasty to consume watermelon on a daily basis rather here are some healthy
watermelon recipes that will help those the fruit in a better way. These recipes will leave your taste buds
craving for more.

1. Watermelon Pizza:
Juicy watermelon topped with some coconut yoghurt and berries will add to your weight loss healthy diet.

Ingredients:
Well, before preparing this healthy dish, here is what ingredients you will require first.

 ½ cup of coconut milk yoghurt

 ¼ teaspoons of vanilla extract
2 large watermelons
â…” cup of sliced strawberries
2 tablespoons of toasted unsweetened coconut flakes

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How To Prepare Vegan Watermelon Pizza:
Now that you have all your ingredients ready, here is how you prepare this tasty, juicy and healthy
watermelon pizza.

Firstly, you need to combine the yoghurt and vanilla in a small bowl.
Once this is done, you need to spread the yoghurt mixture over the watermelon round.
Then cut it into 8 slices.
Now you can top it up with some strawberries and blueberries and sprinkle some coconut gratings on it.

2. Watermelon Popsicle:
Did you ever know that you could make yourself a homemade watermelon popsicle? Well, it’s all simple to
burn the heat this summer.

Ingredients:
Here is a list of ingredients that you need to have to get yourself a watermelon popsicle.

2 cups of strawberries
2 cups of watermelon
 ¼ cup of lime juice
2 tablespoons of light brown sugar
â…› teaspoons of salt

How To Prepare Watermelon Popsicle:

Follow the below-listed instructions to get yourself a refreshing and healthy bite of a watermelon popsicle.

Firstly, you need to press strawberries, watermelon, lime juice and salt in a blender and make a mix out of
it.
Once this is done, you pour the mix into a freezer mould and insert sticks into it.
Freeze it for 6 hours. Your watermelon popsicle is ready to be consumed.

FAQs
Summer would be the best time to sip a glass of cold watermelon juice or much some salad out of it. With its
boost of health benefits coming your way, this fruit can be used as a great weight loss agent by simply adding
it to your everyday diet. Apart from this fruit providing you with loads of benefits, it also comes with negatives
if it is consumed in excess. Here are some frequently asked questions that will shed more light on some of
the drawbacks of excessively consuming this fruit.

1. What happens if you consume too much watermelon?

If you consume too much watermelon every day, you may end up having too much potassium and lycopene
in your body. However, it is advised that you consume no more than 30 milligrams of lycopene every day. In
case it exceeds 30 mg, then you may face diarrhoea, indigestion, bloating and nausea. So all you need to do
is to consume just one cup of watermelon every day and this will do you good.

2. Is watermelon good for your liver?

This healthy fruit helps the liver to process ammonia which is a waste that is processed from proteins in the
body. It also removes the strain on your kidneys and produces electrolytes. Thus, make it a point to consume
one cup of watermelon or one glass of watermelon juice every day and this will aid in liver health.

3. What are the health benefits of watermelon with seeds?

Well, the most commonly available variety of watermelon is the one with seeds in it. This one is said to be
healthy in a way such that it contains low calories, iron, magnesium and folate which are essential for the
body. Medically speaking, 1 cup of watermelon seeds is said to contain 10 grams of protein. Also, these
seeds are safe to swallow, unlike the myth that a watermelon plant will grow down your stomach.

This healthy fruit is the best when it is grown during summer and it must be added to your everyday diet if
you’re looking for weight loss. Simply just consume 1 cup of watermelon fruits or a glass of juice and this will
do you good. From cutting down on the weight to healthy digestion and bowel movements, you need to add
this to your daily diet and reap its benefits.

Disclaimer: The information included at this site is for educational purposes only and is not intended to be a
substitute for medical treatment by a healthcare professional. Because of unique individual needs, the reader
should consult their physician to determine the appropriateness of the information for the reader’s situation.

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