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Monday, April 25, 2011

The Benefits of Watermelon

Health Tip - Week April 25-29, 2011

Watermelon

Watermelon is a fruit of African origin that, is in reality a vegetable to cucumbers and squash.
 Watermelon : fresh water splash on red watermelon  A thirst quenching fruit great for a hot day

    Watermelon : Watermelon wrapped around a measurement tape against white background Stock Photo It is fat free       Watermelon : Sliced kiwi fruit and watermelon Stock Photo  A healthy snack 

The Benefits of Watermelon:
  • Energy production:
    • Magnesium
    • Potassium
  • Protects against macular degeneration (prevents  age-related symptoms of  loss of vision)
  • Fights heart disease
  • Loaded with antioxidants
  • Reduces the risk of cancer (kills cancer causing free radicals in the body)
    • Colon cancer
    • Prostate cancer
  • Prevents erectile dysfunction
  • Asthma
  • Osteoporosis
  • Rheumatoid arthritis
  • Great source of vitamins and minerals
Watermelon : Watermelon drink  A great thirst quencher    

                                        Watermelon : Fresh watermelon with eaten slices Stock Photo Has a wonderful natural sweet taste 

Nutrients:
  • Vitamin A, C, B6, B1
  • Magnesium
  • Potassium 
Vitamin C is the main nutrient (25%) of Watermelon

       Watermelon : Cut striped watermelon against dark background closeup photo selective focus Stock Photo      Watermelon : watermelon in half term on a yellow background Stock Photo     Watermelon : Intact striped watermelon laying on green plate closeup photo 


Watermelon is a large oblong or roundish fruit with a hard green or white rind often stripe.
A sweet watery pink, yellowish, or red pulp with seeds.

       Watermelon : slice of watermelon, isolated on white     Watermelon : watermelon 05        Watermelon Seeds : Bright yellow and green watermelon on a white background Stock Photo  

              Watermelon : Watermelon dessert ready to serve or eat           Watermelon Seeds : watermelon isolated on white background     Watermelon Seeds : image of watermelon and cherry on white


Watermelon is 92% water and 8% sugar rich in lypocene,
a powerful antioxidant
Watermelon : water-melon with parasol and straw against white background     A safe alternative to taking energy drinks     Watermelon Drinks : Watermelon Martini mixed drink with melon garnish on grey background with reflection


  Watermelon Pie : sweet cold red jelly pie with apricot and watermelon Stock Photo       A cool summer snack         Watermelon Pie : cold red jelly pie with peach and nectarine 



     Watermelon : Roast and dry watermelon seeds.  You can roast the seeds   Watermelon Seeds : Red roasted watermelon seeds, lunar new year traditional foods
 Have fun eat some Watermelon Watermelon : Watermelon on a white background.today. 
Your body is calling for a  natural healthy thirst quencher.



Live well
Doc V

Posted by Unknown at Monday, April 25, 2011

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