For my first Health post:
Benefits of Eating Watermelons
* Watermelons, being rich in potassium, help keep salt from raising blood pressure and might diminish the risk of kidney stones also.
* It is said that watermelons strengthen the immune system and help the body in fighting off infection.
* Watermelon is a very concentrated source of the carotenoids, which have been credited with cancer-preventing properties.
* Consumption of water melons has been found to result in alleviation of some of the symptoms of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
* Watermelon is rich in some of the most important antioxidants and helps the body in neutralizing free radicals and thus, diminishes the risk of colon cancer.
* The antioxidants in watermelons help reduce the risk of heart attack in individuals.
* Watermelon is very low in calories, making it the perfect snack for those who are trying to lose weight.
* Watermelons have been associated with reducing the airway spasm that occurs in asthma.
* The beta carotene present in water melon helps keeps your vision sharp, especially at night.
* Watermelons have been linked with easing inflammation and preventing the occurrence of diabetes.
Watermelon is an awesome food - it's inexpensive, healthy, filled with water and minerals, and it is not fattening. Eat all you want and enjoy.
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