Watermelon is a delicious and juicy fruit perfect for everyone. The fruit is known to be high in important nutrients such as Vitamin A, Vitmain C, carotenoids, lycopene and also has minerals such as magnesium and potassium all of which are good for general health.
According to health experts, enough consumption of watermelons can help prevent or even cure these diseases;
1. Heart disease
Heart disease is a common illness affecting people with diets full of fats.
According to healthline.com, lycopene in watermelons can help lower blood cholesterol and blood pressure which are the major causes of heart disease.
Lycopene has also been found to reduce thickness of arterial walls thereby lowering blood pressure.
2. Cancer
According to medicalnewstoday.com, watermelons are perfect antioxidants containing higher vitamin C levels which can help combat formation of free radicals known to spark cancer growth.
Men who consume enough amounts of water melons have lower risks of developing prostate cancer thanks to high lycopene content of this magical fruit.
3. Gives relief from kidney disorders
Kidneys are vital organs of the body. When not taken well care of, they can develop complications. According to organicfacts.net, watermelons are known to reduce uric acid levels in blood thereby reducing chances of kidney damage.
Potassium in watermelons have also been found to flash out toxic depositions in the kidney.