Making watermelon a part of 'Iftar' has numerous benefits
Watermelon
fruit is called the king of summer, it also has many medical benefits and
nowadays it has many benefits to make it a part of Iftar, which not only
restores energy in the body but also has many medical benefits.
It is a fact
that watermelon is a fruit that helps keep the body cool when the temperature
rises, but the mere sight of it refreshes the mind.
Along with
maintaining the body's water content, components in watermelon such as
lycopene, potassium and fiber help provide various other benefits.
Due to fasting
during the summer season, the amount of water in the human body decreases, but
by making watermelon a part of Iftar, fasting people can not only restore the
amount of water in their body but also get many benefits. .
Although many
people love to eat it but most of them are not aware of its health effects,
here we are explaining the amazing medical benefits of watermelon.
Aids in the digestive system
Watermelon is
high in water content which helps in improving the digestive system, besides
the fiber in watermelon also improves digestive efficiency while preventing
constipation.
Also protect from heat stroke
Due to its high
water content, this fruit also protects against heat stroke, it is one of the
few fruits that quenches thirst while also helping to control the feeling of
burning sensation from heat.
Increase physical energy
Watermelon is a
good source of vitamin B which is responsible for energy supply in the body; it
is low in calories but high in energy, which helps to keep physically active
throughout the day. The potassium present in it keeps away the feeling of
tiredness despite the day's activities.
Arterial and bone health
The lycopene in
watermelon is very important for the health of blood vessels while it also
improves bone health. High consumption of watermelon improves blood vessel
function as it improves blood circulation while normalizing blood pressure
levels. Lycopan also reduces oxidative stress that causes bone weakness, while
watermelon also contains potassium, which helps maintain calcium levels in the
body, which is essential for strong bones.
Decrease in body fat
The sterol in
watermelon reduces the rate of accumulation of fat in the cells, sterol is an
amino acid that is converted into arginine in the body, which is beneficial for
the kidneys. Steroline inhibits the activities in fat cells that lead to fat
accumulation in the body, which also helps in getting rid of fat.
Anti-inflammatory
Watermelon
contains various components like flavonoids, carotene and others, carotene
helps in reducing the level of inflammation in the body and getting rid of
harmful substances. The tripterpenoid it contains is also anti-inflammatory and
inhibits enzymes that cause inflammation in the body.
Useful for liver and kidneys
Watermelon
helps in increasing the flow of urine but does not burden the kidneys.
Similarly, this fruit is also helpful in liver functions such as ammonia
excretion, which in case of malfunction increases the excess fluid content and
increases the pressure on the kidneys.
Prevention of asthma
The antioxidant
lycopene in watermelon helps the body fight colds and flu, while it may also be
beneficial in reducing asthma symptoms in children.
