Summer has arrived and hence the season of most Refreshing fruits of all – Watermelon is here! Watermelon owing to its high water content (91%) is refreshing and thirst-quenching fruit and wins brownie points by being both delicious and very nutritious.

So, next time when you come across that your nearby nukkad’s ‘Juice Centre’ or Fruit waala bhaiya, do take your share of Watermelon potion whether in form of a refreshing juice or a refrigerated bowl of fruit. Nibble or Sip….gulp…..

And here’s why -:

• Achieve that younger-looking skin with just 2-cups of watermelon daily. Research has showed that watermelon cuts the risk of sun related skin damage by 40%. That’s because watermelon is nature’s richest source of lycopene, an antioxidant that scavenges the UV-induced free radicals that cause sunburn and wrinkling. Lycopene is a phytonutrient (beta-carotene) that may also help reduce the risks of cancer and other diseases.
• Watermelon can help improve sleep. By eating a few slices of this fruit after dinner, it can extend the deep stages of sleep by 27%. The reason is watermelon’s polysaccharide carbohydrates rev the body’s output of serotonin. When levels of serotonin increase at night, the brain is less sensitive to disruptive stimuli (like noise) during sleep.
• Watermelon can boost energy. A daily serving of watermelon has been shown to boost energy levels by up to 23%. This is because watermelon contains vitamin B6, which the body uses to synthesize feel good hormones called dopamine. It also contains magnesium and phosphate which assists in the body’s formation of energy units (ATP- adenosine triphosphate). Like a rechargeable battery, this nucleotide fuels cellular function for all-day energy.
• Watermelon can help in the faster healing of wound and other skin problem. The fruit is packed with the amino acid citrulline, which the body converts to arginine. Arginine speeds the delivery of white blood cells to injury sites, plus spurs the growth of new skin tissue. Studies have shown that these processes can help skin heal 3 times faster.
• Watermelon has an ingredient (amino acid – arginine) that delivers Viagra-like effect. Arginine boosts Nitric Oxide, which relaxes blood vessels, the same basic effect that Viagra has, to treat erectile dysfunction and maybe even prevent it. Extra nitric oxide can also help treat angina, high blood pressure and other cardiovascular problems.

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