I am so pleased to share with you a guest post from Ajay at UrbanWired.com! I love eating watermelon throughout the summer but I had no idea that there were SO many health benefits. I knew watermelon was super healthy and light and refreshing, but Ajay shares with us all of the wonderful things watermelon juice does for us. Be sure to stop by UrbanWired and check out all of the other interesting health information!
Watermelon is a type of berry that grows on long thin vines. It is made up of almost 94% water and 6 percent sugar by weight.
Watermelon is used in many cultures and has great significance due to its many health benefits and the fact that it is rich in many vitamins and minerals. While the red fruit inside is eaten and relished by all, watermelon rind is also eaten and sometimes made into a pickle or a vegetable dish.
When it comes to real food, there is nothing as wholesome and delicious as a watermelon. It is full of water and keeps you energized, full and cool. Watermelon juice benefits are so many that you will want to include this in your diet every single day. And it tastes real good too!
Here are some benefits of watermelon juice:
- Prevention of heart disease: Watermelon juice contains an antioxidant known as lycopene. Antioxidants are basically those elements that combine with the free radicals in our bodies. Free radicals are free oxygen cells that cause inflammation and damage cells and organs. They can cause the heart muscles to work harder and bloat and choke them which may cause heart attacks. Watermelon juice with is anti-inflammation, antioxidant lycopene is a very healthy way to counter all cardiac problems.
- Lessening diseases: Watermelon juice contains many other important anti-oxidants that prevent and/or lessen the affects of diseases such as osteoporosis, rheumatoid arthritis, colon cancer and asthma. Drink a glass everyday to reap its full benefits.
- A complete meal: Watermelon, unlike other fruits, contains proteins, sugar and minerals which makes it a complete meal and is good if you want to follow a low fat and a low cholesterol diet. A watermelon juice can be used as a meal replacement for dieters and weight watchers.
- Low Blood pressure: Watermelon juice contains potassium which helps normalise blood pressure and prevents cardiac ailments.
- Energy Giver: Watermelon juice is loaded with vitamin B and also contains good amounts of complex sugar and a huge quantity of water. It gives instant energy and rejuvenates the entire body. Many athletes prefer to drink watermelon juice right before they perform or even afterwards.
- Improves bone density: Watermelon juice contains a large amount of calcium which fortifies all the bones in your body. Regularly drinking watermelon juice will give your bones strength, reduce the risk of osteoporosis and all bone related diseases and also fortify your eyesight.
- Rich in iron: Watermelon seeds are rich in iron and iron helps strengthen your blood. It also helps with the production of good quality red blood cells. Crush watermelon seeds or just add them as such to your juice to reap its benefits. Diseases like thinning of blood and anaemia can be prevented by drinking watermelon juice fortified with its seeds.
As watermelon is mostly water, it will not add extra calories to your body and will help keep you full, but not harm you. It is a rich source of minerals and vitamins and should be included in your diet as you try to strive for a healthy lifestyle.
Do you enjoy watermelon? What is your favorite way to eat it?
Debbie L. says
September 9, 2014 at 3:50 amWatermelon is my favorite fruit – I had no idea it was so good for me. Now more reason to eat it daily – thanks for the info!
Robin (Masshole Mommy) says
September 9, 2014 at 4:03 amI love watermelon and with all these benefits, I think I need to have more of it. I didn’t know about most of those.
Tonia says
September 9, 2014 at 8:49 amWow, I had no idea that watermelon was that healthy for people. I’ve always enjoyed eating it. I’ll enjoy it so much more knowing I’m doing something good for myself by eating it,
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Carly from The Puzzled Palate says
September 9, 2014 at 9:56 amMy kids and I love watermelon! I just like eating it cold and juicy! *I had no idea that it was a berry!
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Ben @ Cheap is the New Classy says
September 9, 2014 at 10:18 amI love watermelon. I could eat that stuff all day. All I need is watermelon and a creek and I’m good.
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Catherine S says
September 9, 2014 at 10:34 amI love watermelon especially on a hot summer day. I wasn’t aware of all the health benefits it has. I will have to start eating it more often.
Kiwi says
September 9, 2014 at 10:56 amSo thats why Beyonce was drinking watermelon!!! I get it…I never knew all the health benefits to watermelon…and it can be a whole meal??!
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Debbie Denny says
September 9, 2014 at 11:26 amNever realized it had so many benefits. I love it.
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Marina says
September 9, 2014 at 12:40 pmI had no idea watermelon juice was so good for me. I love watermelon anyway, so this makes it even better!
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Debra says
September 9, 2014 at 1:59 pmI absolutely love watermellon juice. There’s a coffee place in town that makes it and I go in there just for it. I also like to eat watermellon with feta cheese, lime juice and mint!
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Janel (A Mom's Take) says
September 9, 2014 at 6:04 pmFor some reason I had no idea that watermelon were so good for you. I lack iron so this is something I should munch on more often.
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Pam says
September 9, 2014 at 6:50 pmMy daughter has been drinking a lot of watermelon juice lately. I had no idea it was so good for you!
Tracey says
September 9, 2014 at 7:33 pmI love watermelon, but I had no idea about all the benefits. Thanks for sharing!
Beth@FrugalFroggie says
September 9, 2014 at 10:00 pmI wish I liked watermelon. It has so many great benefits.
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April says
September 9, 2014 at 10:22 pmI like watermelon plain. Just cut it and eat it! LOL! 🙂 I never knew it had so many benefits! I really didn’t know it could be used as a meal replacement!
Jenn @TheRebelChick says
September 10, 2014 at 6:49 amWow, you learn something new every day! I had no idea that watermelon was a berry! We do love watermelon though – I even like to sprinkle a tiny bit of salt on it when I eat it. yum!
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Emily says
September 10, 2014 at 8:46 amI love watermelon! It’s nice to know it’s healthy too 🙂
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Christie says
September 10, 2014 at 8:52 amI’ve been eating more recently. I didn’t know it had all of these benefits!
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Brandy says
September 10, 2014 at 9:35 amI love learning something new every day, I had no clue about watermelon juice. My 8 year old son, loves to drink pineapple juice curious what that has for health elements/benefits. Thanks for sharing this info!
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Camesha says
September 10, 2014 at 10:13 amWatermelon juice is pretty tasty. I didn’t expect it to be for some reason. Good to know all the health benefits too.
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Krystal's Kitsch says
September 10, 2014 at 10:36 amWatermelon is my son’s favorite snack. We love having it around!
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Liz Mays says
September 10, 2014 at 3:37 pmOver the last couple of years, I’ve really grown to like watermelon. I used to hate it, but now I’ll even order watermelon cocktails.
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Kendra says
September 10, 2014 at 4:59 pmGreat info to share. I like watermelon and didn’t know all the health benefits. Is it the same when you eat it?
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MyRealFoodFamily says
September 10, 2014 at 5:25 pmYep, you get all the same benefits! I’m not sure why watermelon is not considered a superfood!
Candy O says
September 10, 2014 at 9:24 pmWow I had no idea! I’m going out to buy a watermelon tomorrow!
Rosey says
September 10, 2014 at 10:04 pmEven more reason to have watermelon. I love it if it’s really cold!
Amanda says
September 11, 2014 at 9:05 amWe love watermelon! Now we have even more reasons to love it!
Katrina says
September 11, 2014 at 6:25 pmWatermelon is one of my favorite fruits, we eat it none stop all spring and summer!
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Ann Bacciaglia says
September 11, 2014 at 8:25 pmI had no idea that watermelon had so many health benefits. I have some in the fridge and I am going to go eat some now.
Shasta Walton says
September 11, 2014 at 9:19 pmI love watermelon and just saved a few recipes to try yesterday. I never knew it could be so good for you though!
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Felicia says
September 11, 2014 at 11:04 pmI love watermelon. Now I have more reason to love it!
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Lala says
April 5, 2019 at 1:12 pmI never knew the health benefits are these numerous but the ideas you shared threw more light on this food item and it’s nutritional benefits. Thanks for writing.
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United Memorial Medical Center says
June 20, 2019 at 9:50 amWaiting for watermelon season 😉
Lorrie Roa says
November 18, 2019 at 1:16 amAwesome article! I drink juice I have made all the time. I like drinking green juice, it gives a buzz as coffee does except it’s a healthy buzz. Papaya passion sounds like a good choice to me!
Michael says
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