Watermelon Health Benefits

 Summer heat can be hard to cope with and it’s not easy to keep good mood when temperatures shoot up sky high. What can make people happy on such heat and put smile upon their face if not sweet, cold, refreshing and juicy watermelon? One slice of vibrant color yummy flavored watermelon can energize within minutes and help cope with the heat. Not only watermelon is tasty and refreshing, but also packed with nutrients and keeps us hydrated, which is very important especially during the summer. 

Watermelon health benefits:

1. Rich in vitamins A, C, E, D, B6 and B12 
2. Contains minerals such as zinc, manganese, phosphorus, iron, calcium and magnesium 
3. Rich in antioxidants
4. Keeps heart and blood vessels healthy
5. Prevents cancer
6. Natural aphrodisiac
7. Cure for infections and joint inflammation
8. Reduces concentration of uric acid in the blood
9. Natural diuretic
10. Keeps kidneys healthy washing out salt
11. Reducing chances of getting kidney stones
12. Keeps blood pressure normal and lowers high blood pressure
13. Prevents sclerosis
14. Helps in reducing weight
15. Keeps eyes healthy

Photo by Suzana Trifkovic