In summer, you can support your body by eating vegetables, fruits and berries.
As for berries, many people think that these are just the usual strawberries, blueberries, wild strawberries and other garden crops. There are berries that are larger, but no less useful.
American scientists have come to the conclusion that in the summer, older people need to include watermelon in their diet.
In addition to its refreshing and tasty properties, this giant berry has a positive effect on heart health.
The findings were published in the scientific journal National Library of Medicine.
Benefits of watermelon
1. Watermelon helps maintain water balance in the body. It is enough to eat a couple of pieces of watermelon, which will replace a glass of water.
As a result, blood flow will improve, stool will normalize, and thirst and hunger can be quenched.
2. However, you shouldn't be afraid that watermelon is sweet. The berry doesn't contain much sugar, and one piece contains about 46 calories.
If you measure in cups, one cup of watermelon pulp contains approximately 9.5 grams of sugar, while the same volume of apple contains 13 grams of sugar, and blueberries 15.
3. Not only is the lack of fat and sodium good for heart health, watermelon also contains the amino acid L-citrulline and lycopene, which also have positive effects on heart health.
L-citrulline has a positive effect on the arterial walls, which normalizes blood pressure.
Lycopene reduces inflammation and lowers the risk of heart disease.
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