Watermelon the nutritious juicy fruit

Watermelon - scientific name is Citrullus lanatus. It is delicious juicy fruit. Though it contains mostly water about 92% but it has also a great amount of vitamin A, B6, C, antioxidants, amino acids, lycopene and a good amount of potassium. This fruit is fat-free and it contains a low amount of sodium. A cup of watermelon juice has only 40 calories.

Watermelon protects cells from damage and may help lower the risk of heart disease. It contains choline that helps keep chronic inflammation down. It also contains fiber which encourages a healthy digestive expanse and helps keep you regular. It also encourages healthy growth of new collagen and elastin cells. It contains vitamin C which also beneficial in this regard, as it promotes healthy collagen growth. If you drink watermelon juice before an intense workout it will help to reduce next-day muscle soreness and heart rate. If you eat a reasonable amounts, watermelons should produce no serious side effects.