the Watermelon , is a summer fruit it has a high nutritional value, a sweet taste, a spherical or cylindrical form, with a light green color or bold, red pulp containing black color seeds. Every 100 grams of watermelon contains 30 calories, 1 gram dietary fiber 0.10 g Sugar 0.1 g protein, free of fat and cholesterol, contains vitamins such as A, C, E, D,, niacin, thiamine, B6, B12.
Also contains minerals such as iron, calcium, magnesium, manganese, potassium, phosphorus, zinc, fluoride, selenium. Free of sodium. In addition to its nutritional value also has other health benefits, including:
1. The heart:
To maintain a healthy heart needs to follow a diet low in fat, cholesterol, and is rich in antioxidants such as (lycopene), which works to fight free radicals compounds. Thereby protecting vessels and arteries from hardening. The watermelon is rich in antioxidants, a compound citrulline. Which helps to maintain good levels of arginine. Necessary for the production of nitric oxide. Which plays an important role in maintaining the elasticity of the arteries and blood vessels by helping to restrain oxidation reactions.
2. Cancer:
Watermelon is rich in antioxidants such as lycopene, it contains twice the amount found in tomatoes. Watermelon also contains vitamin C, A. These compounds play an active role in the fight against several cancers, such as breast cancer, prostate cancer, cervical cancer, lung cancer, colon cancer by protecting cells from free radicals. a Chinese study in 2009 showed that compounds found in watermelon increases the apoptosis in breast cancer cells.
3. Sexual activity:
the natural Viagra is the name given by researchers to Watermelons, because it's a rich source of the citrulline amino acid , which works to increase the expansion of blood vessels, thus allowing the passage of more blood to the penis vessels leading to an erection. Dr Patel from the University of Texas said that citrulline acid turns to arginine acid. These is a preliminary step for the production of nitric oxide, which helps dilate blood vessels.
4. Infections:
watermelon plays an important role in addressing many of inflammation in the body, including inflammation of the joints. This is due to the role of vitamins contained in watermelon.
5. Kidneys:
Watermelon plays the role of detergent for the kidneys of salt limestone because it contains potassium, which performs the task of removing salts, potassium also works to reduce the concentration of uric acid in the blood. Thus reduce the chance of the formation of kidney stones. Watermelon also works as a diuretic because it contains a large amount of water.
6. Hypertension:
potassium and manganese helps in the regulation of blood pressure, and antioxidants works to maintain the health of the blood vessels against multiple sclerosis, which helps to facilitate the mouvement of blood in the vessels, thus reducing high blood pressure.
Other benefits
• eating watermelon helps in weight loss where each 100 grams contains only 30 calories.
• eating watermelon helps to regulate blood sugar levels, potassium and magnesium helps the body to produce insulin.
• Watermelon is useful for eye health because it contains a good amount of vitamin A.
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