Ten Benefits of Watermelon Juice For Skin, Hair & Health

Watermelon, as we already know, is a wonder fruit of the tropical region. It is a very rich source of carbohydrates, vitamins (A& C), potassium and is devoid of any amount of fats and calories. It’s ideally considered as the best fruit to beat the scorching heat during summers. Here you will learn many benefits of watermelon juice.

Watermelon has a neutral flavour because of 95% composition of water. It tastes a little sweet though. It consists of mainly water and electrolytes and is rich in fiber content too which makes it perfect as a diet fruit.

Although watermelons can be grown in all the seasons under tropical environments yet they are mostly available in summer season. Watermelon juice can be freshly prepared very easily at home too. This couple with the natural watermelon juice benefits, it is simply a treat!

1. Keeps The Heart Healthy

Watermelon is very rich source of Lycopene which is an antioxidant that helps to defuse ‘free radicals’ that could potentially damage tissues and organs of the body (1).

2. Ideal Diet For Weight Loss

As it mainly comprises of water and minerals and negligible amount of fats it is best suited for weight loss diet. Being rich in electrolytes and Vitamins it proves to be a complete power packed fruit (2).

3. Stress Buster Fruit

Watermelon is high in vitamin B6 (3) which is used by the body which relieves from fatigue, stress, anxiety etc.

4. Anti-Aging Agent

One of the best benefits of watermelon juice is preventing aging signs. The presence of Lycopene in it is also beneficial for the skin as the antioxidants tend to decrease free radicals from the body and retards the process of aging quite effectively (4).

5. Instant Source Of Energy

It is an excellent source of instant energy as it contains electrolytes (sodium & potassium), minerals and carbohydrates in it which keeps the body hydrated and energetic (5).

6. Fibre Rich Fruit

Being a fibre rich fruit (6) it adds bulk to the food and is very helpful in digestion and the water content is responsible for flushing out the toxins from the body.

7. Treats Skin Problems

It is very good for the skin and removes excess oil from the skin which cures many skin problems like acne and pimples (7).

8. Natural Moisturizer

It proves to be a natural moisturizer and toner for the face and keeps the skin glowing and well hydrated (8).

9. Treats Osteoarthritis Disease

It is believed that a glass of watermelon juice everyday will keep diseases like osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, asthma and colon cancer at a good distance.

10. Maintains Blood Pressure

As it has good proportion of electrolytes, it keeps the blood pressure on a check and normalizes it efficiently (9).

So, now you know what are the benefits of watermelon juice, now let’s look into its nutrition benefits.

Author: IRA SHARMA