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Health Benefits Of Juicy Watermelon

As summer is knocking on the door, you have to prepare yourself for a healthy body. The best way to do that is to eat watermelon. Rich in nutrients, vitamin and minerals, watermelon is one of the healthiest fruits.

One of the best benefits of this juicy fruit is that it is very low in calories. Watermelon is 95 percent water which makes it a perfect fruit for the summer season. Apart from being low in calories, watermelon is rich in water which helps you stay hydrated during thesummer.

There are many other health benefits of having this seasonal fruit. For example, having watermelon reduces athletes' muscle pain, controls high blood pressure, fights free radical compounds, maintains the elasticity of the arteries and blood vessels by curbing the interactions of oxidative stress.

It is also good for boosting sex lives. Watermelon is considered as a natural viagra for men as it is rich source of amino acid citrulline which allows the passage of more blood vessels to the penis. Moreover, watermelon is good for cleansing the kidneys. Rich in potassium, watermelon removes salt deposits and uric acid from the kidneys.

Here are some of the health benefits of having watermelon.

Health Benefits Of Watermelon:

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Heart Healthy

Heart Healthy

Watermelon protects the arteries and vessels from hardening. The fruit is heart healthy as it is low in fat, cholesterol, and rich in antioxidants.

Aids Weight Loss

Aids Weight Loss

Rich in water, watermelon is a perfect fruit for dieters who are on weight loss. The fruit has very low calories and fats.

Natural Viagra

Natural Viagra

Watermelon is rich in amino acid which increases blood circulation to the penis. This in turn helps get easy and stronger erection.

Cleanse Kidneys

Cleanse Kidneys

Potassium found in watermelon cleanses the kidneys by flushing out salt deposits from the body. Having watermelon also reduces uric acid.

Regulates Blood Pressure

Regulates Blood Pressure

Rich in antioxidants, potassium and manganese, watermelon helps regulate blood pressure. The fruit improves the passage of blood vessels.

Lower Blood Sugar

Lower Blood Sugar

Moderate amount of watermelon consumption can regulate blood sugar level naturally.

Skin Care

Skin Care

Apart from offering health benefits, watermelon is also good for the skin. It acts as a natural skin toner, hydrates the skin, prevents ageing and cures acne to name a few.

Story first published: Thursday, March 13, 2014, 17:59 [IST]
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