Watermelon, also known as pin, is a fruit that, in addition to being diuretic; has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anticancer, digestive and antihypertensive propertiesso its regular consumption provides various health benefits, according to the portal specialized in nutrition Your Health.
In addition to this, this fruit is a good option to implement in the daily diet and, especially, in the diet of those who seek to lose weight and stabilize cholesterol levels.
As it is composed of 90% water, watermelon helps with weight loss, also having fibers and calories at a minimum level, which contribute to a food plan. Likewise, it helps cleanse the intestines and promote the elimination of toxic waste.
Also, this fruit is rich in B vitamins, necessary for energy production, and It is a good source of vitamin B6, B1, as well as magnesium and potassium.
Along the same lines, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) revealed that this fruit has medicinal uses, since its juice is mineralizing and oxidizing (burns toxins from the body), it helps to cleanse the tissues of the blood, lowers fever and increases the milk of lactating mothers.
In that sense, consuming this fruit is a good decision, if it is about avoiding future effects and, according to the portal Cook easy recipes, watermelon water is ideal for purifying the body and losing weight. However, it is recommended that each person seek advice from an expert.
Although this drink can be taken at any time of the day, it is recommended to do it in the morning.
Ingredients
- 8 cups of water.
- half watermelon
- Ices.
- sweetener (optional)
Preparation
Other benefits
According to the specialized magazine UnCOMOpublished through the portal Mundodeportivo, These are the qualities that watermelon gives to the dermis:
1. Scarring: Due to the vitamin C that this fruit contains, it is essential for the repair of tissues in all parts of the body. This vitamin helps the healing of wounds and the formation of scar tissue.
2. Astringent: Watermelon compounds could help keep the body free of impurities such as pimples, acne, open pores, among others. One of the most benefited skins is fat, as it helps reduce sebum on the skin.
3. Moisturizes: source of hydration and moisture, perfect for dry skin. This is because it is estimated that 92% of this fruit is made up of water and electrolytes. This prevents the appearance of blemishes, wrinkles and expression lines, and helps treat acne and excess oil on the skin.
4. Delays aging: there are foods such as fruits that help with the production of collagen and, according to the Mexican magazine Glamour, the watermelon fulfills that function. Also, as has been said, It has antioxidants that prevent the appearance of spots, wrinkles or expression lines.