Benefits of Watermelon
Summer is
the time to indulge in fresh, succulent juicy melon when they are in season and
deliver an array of nutrients, vitamin and minerals. It is also incredibly
hydrating (up to 92% water!) and is naturally low-fat. Make this melon a part
of your daily diet and you will reap amazing benefits that range from improving
cardiovascular health to nourishing your eyes and revving up your immune
system. Read on to discover 8 amazing health benefits of watermelon.
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While we all
enjoy eating this sweet refreshing fruit, we usually discard the tiny seeds
scattered in it without realizing or rather knowing of their health benefits.
These seeds are loaded with nutrients including fatty acids, essential proteins
and lots of minerals. These seeds are rich in vitamin B like thiamine, niacin,
folate and minerals like magnesium, potassium, manganese, iron, zinc,
phosphorus and copper. Besides, they are a great source of calories with 100
grams of watermelon seeds providing around 600 grams of calories.
The
citrulline in watermelon has been shown to reduce the accumulation of fat in
our fat cells. Citrulline is an amino acid which converts into arginine with
help from the kidneys. When our bodies absorb citrulline it can take the step
of converting into arginine if so required. Citrulline, when consumed, has the
ability to (through a series of steps) block the activity of TNAP
(tissue-nonspecific alkaline phosphatase) which makes our fat cells create less
fat, and thus helps prevent over-accumulation of body fat.
Benefits of Watermelon Seeds:
As stated earlier, watermelon seeds are a rich source of
nutrients and minerals and therefore, should not be discarded. These seeds have
a hard outer covering so they should be chewed before swallowing to get their
nutritional content. Some of the health benefits of watermelon seeds are given
below.
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Hair Benefits of Watermelon Seeds:
As stated earlier,
watermelon seeds have a high content of protein in them which can keep your
hair healthy and shiny. This protein contains certain essential amino acids
such as lysine, argentine, tryptophan and glutei acid which are needed by your
body to keep your hair healthy and strong. Roasted watermelon seeds contain
copper which is involved in the production of melanin. As you know, melanin is
a pigment that provides color to your hair and skin.
In addition to its
skin benefits, watermelon seed oil can also be used for your tresses. As
pointed out earlier, this oil is light in texture that gets absorbed easily
without clogging the pores of your scalp. It provides moisturizing benefits and
improves hair growth by maintaining hair and scalp health. Watermelon seed oil
provides the hair with essential fatty acids which are needed by your hair to
prevent breakage and keep it moisturized.
Watermelon can
boost energy. A daily serving of watermelon has been shown to boost energy
levels by up to 23%. This is because watermelon contains vitamin B6, which the
body uses to synthesize feel good dopamine. It also contains magnesium which
assists in the body's formation of adenosine triphosphate. Like a rechargeable
battery, this nucleotide fuels cellular function for all-day energy.
Watermelon can help in the faster healing of wound and other skin problem. The
fruit is packed with the amino acid citrulline, which the body converts to
arginine. Arginine speeds the delivery of white blood cells to injury sites,
plus spurs the growth of new skin tissue. Study show that these processes can
help skin heal 3 xs faster.
