Watermelon is packed with carbs, calories, water, vitamin A, C and minerals like potassium and magnesium. It has certain health benefits.

Cancer

Cancer

Lycopene and cucurbitacin content of watermelon reduces risk of certain cancers like colon cancer. 

Hydration

Hydration

Watermelon contains nearly 92% water by weight and keeps you hydrated in hot summer season.

Heart health

Heart health

Lycopene and citrulline content along with magnesium and potassium in watermelon improves heart health.

Inflammation

Inflammation

Lycopene and Vitamin C reduce are strong antioxidants and watermelon helps to reduce inflammation.

Eye health

Eye health

Lycopene and Vitamin A in watermelon are good for eye health, prevents macular degeneration.

Muscles

Muscles

Citrulline in watermelon helps to maintain muscle health as it reduces soreness.

Exercise

Exercise

Watermelon contains minerals, water and citrulline thus helps to improve exercise performance.

Skin health

Skin health

Vitamin A and C containt watermelon is good for skin health.

Digestion

Digestion

Watermelon being good in water and fibre containt, helps in maintaining good digestive health.

Constipation

Constipation

Being rich in water and fibres watermelon helps in preventing and relieving constipation.

Weight loss

Weight loss

Instead of snacking on junk food if you consume fruits like watermelon you can experience a healthy weight loss.

Immunity

Watermelon are rich in lycopene and vitamin C which help boosting immunity.

Nerve function

Nerve function

Watermelon is good in magnesium and potassium which are minerals ions needed for nerve finction.

Watermelon seeds

Watermelon seeds

Watermelon seeds are rich in proteins, vitamins, omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids, magnesium, zinc, copper, potassium 

Watermelon skin

Thick watermelon skin is used to make candies and it is rich in dietary fibres and vitamins.