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What draws many in is watermelon is an excellent low-calorie food to add to your diet. It is almost 92% water, which is great for hydrating you on those hot summer days. Plus it is full of antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals that will do wonders for your body. Plus the health benefits of Watermelon juice are as amazing. You might have seen stores selling watermelon juice, I tried it awhile back, and it sure is delicious!
Health Benefits Of Watermelon
Health Benefits of Watermelon Juice
Watermelon juice is great to drink before you do your next workout. It has over a gram
of 1-citrulline and is full of amino acids which can help prevent as
many muscle pains after a hard exercise. One thing to note is watermelon
juice has quite a bit of fructose, so you need to drink in moderation.
Hydrating
Watermelon is 92% water like I mentioned
above, so having this fruit on hand in those hot summer days, it is a
great way to get more water into your daily intake. In the summer it
seems like if we are out in the sun a lot, I can’t seem to keep up with
fluids, so having a fresh watermelon to munch on helps a bit.
Blood Pressure
There has been research that shows that
watermelon can help reduce blood pressure. It has nitric oxide which
allows your blood vessels stay relaxed and helps with the blood flow,
and in some, it can lower blood pressure.
Lycopene Powerful Antioxidant
Watermelon
has lycopene which is a potent antioxidant that helps fight free
radicals in your body that can hurt and damage your cells. Watermelon
also has vitamin A and C which are great for anti-aging, and they have
also been known to help ward off diseases. This could include heart
disease, Alzheimer’s, arthritis, and even some cancers.
Immune Booster
Eating watermelon is a great way to help
protect and boost your immunity. It has vitamin C which has been known
to help your immune system, and if you do get sick, it can shorten the
span of the sickness. It can even help clear out your digestive trach
which is a great way to boost immunity because that is where a lot of
your immune system is located.
Even More Benefits Of Watermelon
Here are even more health benefits
of watermelons. This is why I try to eat watermelon when we can; there
are so many amazing benefits. It is a super food in my eyes.
- Helps Prevent Kidney Stones
- Helps Prevent Macular Degeneration
- Anti-Diarrheal
- Reduces Acid Reflux
- Helps with Weight Loss
- Eye Health
- Detoxifies Body
- Good for Skin and Hair
How To Pick Ripe Watermelons
Now you know a handful of awesome benefits of watermelon; now you need to head to the store and pick some up. Cutting open a watermelon to find it isn’t ripe is never fun. Here is how to pick ripe melons! Here are the tricks I have used to find ripe watermelons at the store and even farmer’s markets!Yellow Spot on Bottom
Buttery Yellow Spot on the bottom (not white or green). White or green means the watermelon didn’t ripen on the vine and was picked a little soon.Heavy for Size
Next, you want the watermelon to
feel heavy for its size. How I test, this is pick up a handful of melons
and compare which feel heavier and have that yellow spot on the bottom.
I have found both of these seem to help me find the perfect melon.
These two tricks have helped me through the years, and I can pick a
delicious watermelon!
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