Health Benefits of eating watermelon

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Watermelon is a very popular fruit in Ghana, famous for it's sweet taste and high moisture content.The fruit can be grown in most part of the country,Ada west, Andoh,kpotame and Kumasi are some of the famous towns known for growing watermelon in Ghana.

Sugar baby,kaolack, top harvest etc are some of the popular varieties of watermelon grown by the Ghanaian farmers,

HEALTH BENEFITS OF WATERMELON

1. Watermelons are rich sources of vitamin C, potassium,copper, vitamin B5 , vitamin A and carotenoids,all these are essential nutrients for the body.

2 Good for treating Erectile dysfunction ED.

Watermelon contains an amino acid called L- citrulline,this helps stimulate blood flow to the male sex organ and also promotes blood vessel dilation whiles decreasing blood pressure and allowing blood to flow .

3. It's rich in antioxidants which helps prevent cancer , watermelon is very rich in antioxidants especially lycopene an element which is a very effective antioxidants that strengthens the immune system. This makes it ideal for preventing cancer

4 Good for the heart

Several studies have proven that watermelons are good for the heart because their daily intake keeps blood pressure at a good level.

5 Helps prevent stroke by lowering cholesterol levels and reducing blood pressure. Watermelon also contains citrulline an amino acid that increases the nitric oxide levels in the body

6.Good for skin and hair 

The presence of vitamin A and C makes it ideal for skin and hair health

7.Helps prevent cramps 

Watermelon is good for all sportsmen since it contains high amount of potassium and vitamin B6 ,these helps the body to absorb proteins thus avoiding the appearance of cramps.

8 . Helps in keeping the body hydrated.

These and many more are the benefits of eating watermelon, so always make sure to buy some when next you visit the market.

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