Enter the characters you see below Sorry, we just need to make sure you’re not a robot. Do You Know the Benefits of Yellow watermelon? Loaded With Lycopene The cheery red color comes from lycopene, an antioxidant.
Studies show it may help curb your risk of cancer and diabetes as part of a healthy lifestyle. Watermelon has more of this nutrient than any other fruit or veggie — even tomatoes. To load up on lycopene, choose a melon with bright red flesh rather than yellow or orange. Some pigments help protect plants from the sun. Oddly enough, just eating them may shield your skin, too — at least a little. The lycopene in watermelon may make it less likely that you get sunburned. But that’s not for sure, so keep using your broad-spectrum sunscreen with SPF of 30 or higher every day.
Healthier Heart Watermelon is rich in an amino acid called citrulline that may help move blood through your body and can lower your blood pressure. Your heart also enjoys the perks of all the lycopene watermelon contains. Studies show that it may lower your risk of heart attacks. Of course, your whole lifestyle affects your heart health.
So make sure you also work out, don’t smoke, limit saturated fat, and keep up with your doctor’s advice. Protects Your Joints Watermelon has a natural pigment called beta-cryptoxanthin that may protect your joints from inflammation. Some studies show that over time, it could make you less likely to get rheumatoid arthritis. This nutrient is one of the keys to keeping your eyes healthy. Foods are the best ways to get all the vitamins and minerals that your body needs. Every cell in your body needs water. Even a small shortage can make you feel sluggish.
If you get really dehydrated, it can become serious enough that you need to get fluids by IV. Soothes Your Skin Vitamins A, B6, and C in watermelon help your skin stay soft, smooth, and supple. Because it’s loaded with water, melon also makes a great face mask. Mix 1 tablespoon of watermelon juice with the same amount of Greek yogurt. Spread over your face and leave on for 10 minutes to slough off any dry, dull skin. Satisfies Your Sweet Tooth A cup of ice cream will set you back around 300 calories.