Hydration Treat!

You can slice it, dice it, chill it, chew it, and remember to spit out the seeds. What is it?

Watermelon!

Today we will learn a few things about this delicious fruit.

-It is 92% fluid so it is great for keeping your body hydrated

-Loaded with vitamin A, B6, C which will help keep your skin soft and smooth

-High in potassium, antioxidants, and amino acids

-Glycemic index value of 80 which will not spike your blood glucose levels

-Red melon is full of Lycopene which is an antioxidant known to help fight against cancer and diabetes a long with healthy lifestyle

-Loaded with Citrulline which helps move blood through your body, may help lower blood pressure, and studies have shown that is helps lower risk of heart attacks

Wow, so many great benefits in watermelon right? Daily, and especially on a hot sunny day you can get creative with how you hydrate your body. Homemade watermelon smoothies, frozen melon, and chilled melon are all options.

Make it a great!

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Reviewed by Kathleen Zelman, The Health Benefits of Watermelon, WebMD