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The health benefits of water (and other) melons
In 2021, the average American enjoyed almost 14 and a half pounds of watermelon — in slices, gazpacho, added to salads, even grilled. This summer, you’ve got another chance to get the great nutritional benefits and improve your cardio-metabolic health.
A study in Nutrients found that kids and adults who regularly eat raw watermelon have overall higher intakes of dietary fiber, magnesium, potassium, vitamin C and A as well as lycopene and other carotenoids (anti-inflammatory polyphenols), and they’re consuming less added sugar and saturated fat.
Another small randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study in Nutrients that gave watermelon juice to folks with elevated glucose levels daily for two weeks found that it helped keep blood vessels dilated and flexible. That may be because watermelon delivers the amino acid citrulline, which increases nitric oxide levels, helping blood vessels expand and lowering blood pressure.
So what’s the nutritional profile of watermelon? One cup raw and diced contains 5% of the Daily Value of vitamin A, 14% of the DV for vitamin C and 4% of both potassium and magnesium. In addition, it’s 92% water, making it a great choice for staying hydrated.
If watermelon isn’t your favorite, cantaloupe packs a super-dose of good nutrition, too. One cup has 106% of the DV for vitamin A, 95% of vitamin C, plus some potassium and folate. A cup of honeydew has 51% of the DV for vitamin C, 11% of potassium and a bit of folate and vitamin B6.
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