Nothing
can be more refreshing and energizing on a hot summer day than a cool,
sweet, juicy and crunchy wedge of a watermelon. But besides being
sweetly fresh, watermelon is also loaded with plenty of beneficial
nutrients and antioxidants proven to have numerous positive effects on
the human body and mind.Given below are some of the most amazing and stunning health benefits of watermelon.
1. Nutritional Value of a Watermelon
This delicious thirst quenching fruit is packed with health benefiting nutrients.
- 1 cup (5.4 oz) of diced watermelon contains 46 calories, 92% water, 12 grams of carbohydrates, 1 gram of protein, and 2% of the daily value of fiber. It contains no fat and no cholesterol, and it has only 2 grams of sodium.
- It is an excellent source of vitamins C, A and B. 1 cup, in fact, provides 21% of the daily value of vitamin C, and 18% of the daily value of vitamin A!
- Watermelon is rich in potassium (4.8% DV per cup) and contains also other important minerals such as iron, calcium, magnesium, and phosphorous in traces.
- It also contains enzymes, organic acids and natural sugars, but above all it is extremely rich in antioxidants.
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