Watermelon, virtuous fruit.

Refreshing fruit due to its high water supply, watermelon is an excellent resource to hydrate in times of heat.

It also has antioxidants and other very valuable nutrients, mainly in ripe watermelon; among them, vitamins C and A, lycopene, beta-carotene, which prevent diseases such as cancer.

• Water: important to avoid dehydration, helps satiety, transports nutrients and substances such as water-soluble vitamins, intervenes in the regulation of body temperature. Losing more than 10% of water can cause severe alterations in the body and 20% can cause the loss of life.

• Vitamin C: anti-infective and antioxidant. Involved in the maintenance of bones, teeth, arteries and heart. It favors the absorption of iron of vegetable origin.

• Vitamin A: protects the skin and mucous membranes. Improves night vision It is anti-infective. Its successors - beta-carotene - act as antioxidants, preventing the premature growth of cells. In the small intestine, beta carotene is easily converted to vitamin A when the body needs it.

• Lycopene is a highly antioxidant carotenoid, present in watermelon and tomato, characteristic for its red color. It is associated with the prevention of diseases such as colon and prostate cancer and heart attacks, among others.

• Magnesium: works together with calcium to help maintain strong bones throughout life. It is currently used for the treatment of migraines, asthma and diabetes. It usually prevents cardiac arrhythmias and high blood pressure. It is important for the production of energy and for the functioning of the muscular and nervous systems. It is considered as a stress regulator. The good reserves of magnesium favor the joint action of calcium and vitamin C.

• Potassium: helps the normal balance of water in the body and is vital for proper muscle function; This is because it participates in relaxation and muscle contraction and heartbeat. Also avoid excess salt in the body.