I love watermelon, whether it’s a refreshing snack in the summer or filling food in the winter. It’s also rich in nutrients and vitamins and incredibly good for your health. It’s a great source of carbohydrates, protein, fiber, and Vitamins A, B, and C, plus a great source of potassium, iron, calcium, magnesium, and phosphorous. All in a melon; who’d have thought? There are a lot of other benefits too.
- Watermelon controls high blood pressure. Potassium and magnesium work together in the body to maintain overall cardiovascular health.
- Watermelon can reduce body fat. It’s low in calories but incredibly filling, which aids in weight loss. It also contains no fat or cholesterol.
- Watermelon effectively hydrates the body. The melon is 90% fruit, after all.
- Vitamin A, which is abundant in watermelon, helps maintain eye health and in conjunction with Vitamin C, lutei...
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