The Health Benefit Of Watermelon...The Thirst Quenching Superfruit
What is the health benefit of watermelon? Well for starters Watermelon is a real thirst quencher being around 92% water.
But don't be fooled into thinking that nutrition is compromised, quite on the contrary. Because of it's high water content it is also very low in calories.
Watermelon, a member of the cucurbitaceae, it is closely related to squash, pumpkins and cantaloupe, and is mostly associated with the Mediterranian countries such as Spain, Italy, Greece and Turkey...but, surprisingly, it actually was cultivated by the Egyptians. But what about the antioxidants?...Ok, it's jam-packed with important antioxidants. It is an excellent source of vitamin C. As we know that the tomato is a rich source of lycopene ....well, so is good old watermelon. Lycopene offers protection against...
...it also fights against heart disease and helps protect cells from oxygen damage These antioxidants in watermelon neutralize free radicals Water-melon is also a good source of...
Have I finished? Just one more.... Age-related macular degeneration (ARMD), the primary cause of loss of vision in older people, can be protected by eating watermelon. Truly an amazingly refreshing superfruit. Back From Health Benefit Of Watermelon To Homepage
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