Benefits of watermelon: Go sweet and stay beautiful

Come summer and busy market lanes are lined with carefully arranged mount of watermelons. It is one of the fast selling fruits in hot Indian cities, especially in Delhi, where it grows easy under sunny weather and fertile river soil. The sunnier the sun, the sweeter is the melon.

Its redness inside makes a pretty picture when cut open and is popular for its very low calorie and heaps of health and beauty benefits. It contains a very high percentage of water content (92%). One bowl of watermelon contains only 80 calories. If you are aiming at weight loss and beautiful glowing skin, it is one of the best things to consume. It also has bountiful health benefits. Some of them are listed below:

Keeps eyes, teeth and skin healthy

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Acts as a cleansing agent for kidneys

Lowers high blood pressure

Reduces risk of heart attack

Reduces high blood sugar

Helps in fighting cancer

Cools the body and mind

Prevents mood swings

Strengthens bones

Keeping all these goodness in mind, fill yourself with the sweetness of watermelons. Don’t forget to buy them when you buy fruits next time. It is a rich source of vitamin A and vitamin B6 too. So include it in your daily diet this summer and delight in its sweetness.

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