Benefits of Watermelon and precautions you should know before eating it
Nutritional value of watermelon
According to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) published in 2019, 100 grams of ripe watermelon contains 91.4 milliliters of water, provides 30 kilocalories of energy and contains the following nutrients: carbohydrates
7.55 grams,
sugar 6.2 grams (divided into fructose 3.36 grams, glucose 1.58 grams, sucrose 1.21 grams and maltose 0.06 grams),
protein 0.61 grams,
fiber 0.4 grams,
fat 0.15 grams
, potassium 112 milligrams,
magnesium 10 milligrams
, vitamin C 8.1 milligrams,
vitamin A 28 micrograms RAE.
In addition, watermelon also contains many vitamins and minerals, such as iron, zinc, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, vitamin B5, vitamin B6, folate, choline, carotene, lutein and zeaxanthin. Especially lycopene, which has antioxidant properties that help protect cells from being damaged by free radicals until they deteriorate prematurely and may lead to cancer, heart disease, diabetes, etc.
Benefits of
watermelon Watermelon is rich in nutrients that are beneficial to health. There are scientific studies that support the properties of watermelon in treating and preventing disease and promoting health as follows:
Helps reduce the risk of dehydration. Watermelon
is known as a juicy fruit because it is approximately 90% water. For example, 100 grams of ripe watermelon contains 91.4 milliliters of water. Eating foods that contain a lot of water can help keep the body hydrated, allowing various systems in the body to function normally, such as controlling body temperature and transporting nutrients to various organs. It also helps the body to stay alert and helps reduce the risk of dehydration. It may also help reduce the risk of cancer.
The National Cancer Institute of the United States revealed that free radicals are harmful to the body.
They can destroy tissues and cells or cause various components of cells, such as DNA, proteins, and cell membranes to change and deteriorate prematurely, resulting in serious diseases such as cancer. However, if the body has enough antioxidants, it may help balance free radicals in the body and reduce the risk of such diseases.
Watermelon contains antioxidants such as lycopene and cucurbitacin E.
A study on the relationship between lycopene and cancer risk published in the Journal of Medicine (Baltimore) in the United States in August 2015, which reviewed, analyzed, and summarized data from more than 2,300 other related studies, โปรโมชั่น ufabet found that regular consumption of lycopene, which has anti-cancer properties, may reduce the risk of prostate cancer. This is because lycopene may reduce the levels of IGF-1, a hormone that has a structure similar to insulin and causes cells to divide. When this hormone decreases, it may help inhibit the division and growth of cancer cells.
It may also help relieve muscle pain