Recent discovery of Watermelon benefits

Just bought half a watermelon from the market and blended into jugs of juice. Apparently this humble common fruit has LOTS of nutrients...and being alkalising, it can be drunk (recommended) on an empty stomach..Anyway it sure beats the heat. Looking forward to downing those refreshing juice later when the weather gets really hot!!

This is what I got from one website...
http://www.energize.com/the-health-benefits-of-watermelon-juice/


Watermelon is a desert fruit that is borne by a vine with lobed leaves and yellow flowers.  It is believed to have originated from the African continent, but the Spaniards introduced it to the "New World" in the 1600's. 

The watermelon fruit is red and juicy, and ingesting a slice can surely quench your thirst and make you feeling full.  It contains plenty of essential vitamins and minerals such as vitamins A and C, and calcium, phosphorous, iron, sodium potassium, magnesium and zinc that help to keep you healthy and filled with energy and vitality. 

Drinking watermelon juice is the best way to get the best from this fruit, especially if you include the rind when juicing it.

Here are some of the known health benefits of watermelon juice:

1. It helps to cleanse your kidney and bladder.

Watermelon juice contains diuretic properties which stimulate urination.  It is one of the best ways to remove toxins and excess fluids from your body.  This diuretic action can help to relieve arthritis, gout and uremic poisoning.

2. It is rich in lycopene which helps to prevent cancer.

Watermelon is a rich source of lycopene – a carotenoid and antioxidant which is known for its cancer-fighting properties. 

Lycopene is also present in tomatoes and mangoes.

3. It helps to keep a good balance of acid and alkali in the body.

Watermelon juice helps to flush out the acid from your body.  This can help to maintain the balance of acid and alkali in your blood. 

The watermelon's ability to remove excess acid from the blood can help to protect you from skin eruptions.  Acidic conditions in the blood are caused by eating too much meat, dairy products, refined foods and sugar.  It can also result from drinking too much coffee or soft drinks.

4. It helps to protect you from early aging.

Watermelon juice is loaded with antioxidants that fight off free radicals which is the major cause of skin wrinkles and early aging.

5. It helps to prevent inflammation.

Because of its diuretic effect, watermelon juice helps to flush out acids and toxins that can cause arthritis, bladder, and kidney disorders.

6. It helps to promote weight loss.

Drinking watermelon juice is great for people who are conscious about their weight because it contains no fats.

These are some of the health benefits of watermelon juice.  Make watermelon a regular part of your diet and you will reap these benefits.