Watermelon: useful and medicinal properties for the body

Watermelon is a very juicy, tasty and healthy berry. Due to its large size, watermelon is considered by many to be a fruit. But, in fact, this is just a berry. Even in ancient China, the product was famous for its healing properties. Therefore, the benefits of watermelon are simply undeniable. The berry was brought to the territory of Russia at the end of the 17th century. Almost immediately, watermelon became popular not only due to its benefits, but
and taste qualities. To be convinced of the benefits of the berry, you should familiarize yourself with its rich chemical composition.

Composition of watermelon berries

Before telling how useful watermelon is, you need to familiarize yourself with its composition. First of all, it is worth mentioning the calorie content of the product. So, how many calories are in a watermelon? Why is it recommended to include berries in the diet for weight loss? 100 grams of this product contains only 27 kcal. This is a great food for those who are on a diet. More than 80% watermelon consists of water. But, at the same time, it also contains easily digestible carbohydrates.

Watermelon contains a lot of substances that are vital for our body. Also, like a tomato, the berry is saturated with lycopene, which gives the berry a bright red color. It is this substance that is classified as an antioxidant, which only benefits the human body. In addition to color, lycopene is necessary for the fetus to protect from sunlight, and oxidation. But, in the human body, a large amount of lycopene can be harmful in the form of an allergic reaction.

It is worth noting that in modern medicine a large number of drugs for cancer diseases based on lycopene are being developed. Many people know that this fruit is not the best source of vitamins. But, nevertheless, they are present in the berry. Albeit not in record numbers. So, watermelon contains vitamins of groups B, A, E, C, PP. A fairly decent amount of such trace elements is found in the berry:

• Iron;
• Calcium;
• Sodium;
• Magnesium;
• Phosphorus;
• Potassium;
• Copper;
• Zinc;
• Fluorine.

Also, the product is rich in fiber, which benefits the digestive system. That is why watermelon is classified as a natural laxative product. To verify the benefits of this fruit, we suggest that you familiarize yourself with the detailed table of composition:

The nutritional value	In 100 g of product	trace elements	In 100 g of product	vitamins	In 100 g of product
calories	27 kcal	Calcium	14 mg	BUT	17 mcg
Fats	0.1 g	Magnesium	12 mg	IN 1	0.04 mg
Squirrels	0.6 g	Potassium	110 mg	IN 2	0.06 mg
Carbohydrates	5.8 g	Sodium	16 mg	AT 6	0.09 mg
Water	92.6 g	Iron	1 mg	AT 9	8 mcg
organic acids	0.12 g	Phosphorus	7 mg	With	7 mg
Ash	0.4 g	Zinc	0.09 mg	E	0.1 mg
Alimentary fiber	0.4 g	Copper	0.047 mg	RR	0.2 mg
disaccharides	5.8 g	Fluorine	0.02 mg	PP (niacin equivalent)	0.3 mg

Useful properties of watermelon

Many people ask the question: what is the use of watermelon? After all, there are not so many vitamins in it. The benefits of watermelon are truly undeniable. First of all, knowing how many calories are in a watermelon, we can safely say that the product successfully fights overweight. The berry helps to improve the functioning of the digestive system, relieves constipation. Thus, all waste substances, toxins are removed from the human body. Also, the fruit has a slight laxative effect, as it enhances intestinal motility. Not every berry or fruit can boast of such benefits.

Numerous studies have found that regular consumption of watermelon significantly reduces the risk of developing cancer of the stomach and intestines. Also, the product eliminates inflammatory processes in the human body. And lycopene benefits in the form of improved vision. In moderation, watermelon will only benefit a person.

But, the main benefit of the berry is the diuretic effect. Due to the high water content in the composition, watermelon removes excess fluid from the body. Thus, swelling is eliminated, sand is washed out of the kidneys. Edema is caused by diseases of the kidneys and the cardiovascular system. Watermelon juice is an excellent source of fructose, which is much faster absorbed by the body than simple sugar. Also, watermelon juice helps to remove toxic substances from the liver, cleansing it. This benefit is extremely important in severe chronic liver diseases.

Experts recommend eating as much of this product as possible after undergoing treatment with antibiotics and hormonal drugs. Not only the pulp, but also the peel and seeds of the fruit have benefits. Watermelon rinds can be dried for long term storage and used as a diuretic. And by candied pieces of peel, healthy and tasty candied fruits are obtained. By eating watermelon seeds for food, you can get rid of worms very quickly. The peel perfectly fights against severe headaches, migraines. It is enough to lay a thick peel on the forehead and temples.

Thus, the benefits of watermelon can be traced in everything:

• Satisfies the feeling of hunger;
• Cleanses the liver, kidneys;
• Has a diuretic effect;
• Effective for constipation;
• Struggling with excess body weight;
• Removes helminths;
• Improves the work of the digestive system;
• Eliminates headaches;
• Tones.

The benefits of watermelon are also observed in the high content of folic acid. It is extremely important for the process of blood formation, the reproductive system. A high level of iron helps prevent the development of diseases such as anemia. The fruit has an irreplaceable benefit in such diseases:

• Gout;
• Diabetes;
• Arthritis;
• Atherosclerosis.

Watermelon perfectly removes cholesterol from the body. Experts allow you to consume up to 2.5 kilograms of pulp per day. But in order for this to be useful, this amount must be divided into several small tricks. It is recommended to include watermelon in the diet for diseases of the gallbladder. After all, watermelon also has a choleretic effect. And more recently, Texas scientists found that watermelon can be associated with Viagra.

The fact is that the pulp of the berry contains such a component as citrulline. This substance in the process of metabolism turns into arginine, which leads to a rapid expansion of blood vessels. Blood throughout the body begins to run faster. But all medications for the normalization of erectile function have a vasodilating property. So, the benefits of watermelon for men are obvious. With regular use of the product, intimate life will become brighter and richer.

Some contraindications

This berry is useful for almost everyone without exception. But, like any other product, watermelon also has some precautions. Benefit and harm in this case are too close. It is strictly forbidden to use the berry in unlimited quantities. Otherwise, serious allergic reactions may occur:

• Rhinitis;
• Conjunctivitis;
• Attacks of coughing and choking;
• Quincke's edema;
• Hives;
• Itching and burning of the skin.

With caution, it is allowed to eat watermelon for people suffering from severe kidney disease. Diabetes mellitus is not a contraindication to use. But, in order to only benefit from watermelon, it is worth eating it in limited quantities. You can not combine the use of watermelon and salty foods, pickles. After all, salt will only contribute to fluid retention in the body, which will lead to edema.

It is very important to choose the right watermelon without nitrates. After all, today chemicals are used all the time. If you eat such a watermelon, a person can experience serious food poisoning. The patient will complain of sharp pains in the abdomen, nausea and vomiting. It is worth giving a person any enterobrent to drink as soon as possible in order to remove toxins from the body.