8 BENEFITS OF WATERMELON FOR YOU HEALTH

I love watermelon. It's so refreshing! I consume it every week because it is rich in vitamins and minerals and very low in calories since it is composed mostly of water. I recently discovered that in addition to being excellent for weight loss, it also has many other benefits.

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Excellent for diet

As it contains fiber, this fruit helps you feel satisfied. In addition, since it is composed mainly of water, it is low in calories. So it is used a lot in diets, especially as a snack.

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Relieves exercised muscle

Forget about sports drinks. Watermelon is the best remedy to help muscles recover after doing an exercise routine. In addition to hydrating you, this fruit contains potassium, which is so necessary for muscles and the nervous system.

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Fight free radicals

No, free radicals are not a rock group, they are molecules that harm our bodies. Because watermelon contains lycopene, it helps fight free radicals — which is an excellent substance to beat oxidative stress.

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Good for detoxifying

My yoga teacher taught me that from time to time it is good to do a morning fast with the only watermelon, as it has purifying properties that help detoxify and cleanse the digestive system.

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Healthy for the eyes

Its vitamin A protects the eyes so that they do not suffer from macular degeneration, which is something that usually happens over the years. Also, the vitamin C it contains helps prevent cataracts in the eyes.

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Improves skin and hair

Due to its high volume of water, watermelon hydrates the skin. In addition, scientific studies assure that it promotes the creation of collagen in the body, which has positive results on the skin and hair.

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Helps prevent disease

Since it has an alkaline effect on the body, it prevents diseases that can arise from a very acidic diet, which is usually the result of a diet high in animal-derived foods.

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Good for circulation

It has the ability to improve blood circulation. And, as you already know, good circulation prevents heart disease. Let's eat watermelon!