WATERMELON AND ITS BENEFITS.

Watermelon is a sweet and refreshing low calorie summer snack. It provides hydration and also essential nutrients, including vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.

Along with cantaloupe, honeydew, and cucumber, watermelons are a member of the Cucurbitaceae family.

There are five common types of watermelon: seeded, seedless, mini, yellow, and orange.

BENEFITS OF WATERMELON

* Watermelon has a high water content. This makes it hydrating and helps you feel full.

*Watermelon is a low-calorie fruit high in some nutrients, especially carotenoids, vitamin C and cucurbitacin E.

*Some compounds in watermelon, including cucurbitacin E and lycopene, have been studied for their potential to prevent cancer, though study results are mixed.

*Watermelon has several heart-healthy components, including lycopene, citrulline and other vitamins and minerals.

*Lycopene and vitamin C are anti-inflammatory antioxidants found in watermelon. Inflammation is linked to many chronic diseases.

*AOvVaw2LleBaLPL4g_87MOfrhV41 may help keep eyes healthy and protect against age-related macular degeneration (AMD) thanks to its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

*Watermelon juice has some potential as a recovery beverage after exercise. Citrulline may be partially responsible for its effect of easing muscle soreness.

*Several nutrients in watermelon are good for your hair and skin. Some help keep skin supple while others protect against sunburn.

*Fiber and water are important for healthy digestion. Watermelon contains both.

Watermelon can be eaten on an empty stomach. All the essential nutrients of Watermelon are absorbed effectively by the body when consumed on an empty stomach. Eating Watermelon on an empty stomach helps to give relief from hyperacidity.

"I would not recommend consumption of watermelon or any fruit after 7 pm. Watermelon is slightly acidic and if consumed at night, it may delay the process of digestion when the body is inactive. The best time to eat watermelon is around 12-1 pm when the digestion rate is high and active."