Anti inflammatory
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. In this way, anti-
inflammatory foods can help with overall
immunity and general health.
Hydration
"Watermelons are the perfect example of a food that can help you stay hydrated," Their water content can help keep
you hydrated, and their juice is full of good electrolytes. This can even help prevent heat stroke.
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 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.
asthma are lower in people who consume a high
amount of certain nutrients. One of these nutrients is vitamin C, found in many fruits and vegetables including watermelon.
Blood pressure: A study published by the American Journal of Hypertension found that watermelon extract supplementation reduced
ankle blood pressure , brachial blood pressure and arotid wave reflection in obese middle-ageadults with prehypertension or stage 1 hypertension and that watermelon extract
improved arterial function.
Diets rich in lycopene may help protect against heart disease.
