Mouth Watering Watermelon

Aug 5, 2011

Jessica C.

During these past few weeks the weather has really kicked up a notch. It has really been hot and for some reason, my house it probably 10 degrees hotter than outside!
Heat = Sweat = Dehydration
I find myself being ever so thirsty these days. With two buckets of watermelon in my fridge that is ready to eat, I find myself being a slightly sad when I have munched away all the juicy goodness of this melon. I have to say, Watermelon is definitely my favorite fruit. As I was cutting (more so watching my mom cutting) up the watermelon, I couldn't help but then what are the health benefits of this yummy goodness? So I took some time to research a little about it and this is what I learned.

Excellent source of...
- Vitamin A: An antioxidant and its good for your eyes.
- Vitamin C: Immune system. healing, healthy teeth and gums, and prevent cell damage
- Vitamin B6: Helps brain function and convert protein to energy.

Beauty Benefits
Can act as an moisturizer/ toner/ and skin tightener!
- Watermelon is slightly astringent so it can be used as a toner. You can add other properties to it to better fit your skin type. ex. honey for extra moisture if you have dry skin.
- Contains Vitamin A & C and Lycopene which is a excellent source of antioxidant = Anti-Aging.
- Vitamin A: Helps reduce secretion of oil and reduce pore size ( I definitely didn't know this one!)
- Its a Natural Diuretic so it helps flush out toxin and prevents bloating

I hope this was helpful because I certainly learned a lot! Who knew watermelon had so many benefits (:

Aug 6, 2011

Marija K.

great, i love watermelon

Aug 7, 2011

Rachel S.

Watermelon is my favorite!!! I wish there was an easy way to have it from a farmers market year around. When I feel dehydrated during the summer that is one of the things I reach for if I get tired of water.

Aug 7, 2011

Megan B.

i make fruit salad all the time and put it in my fridge. i love a mix of watermelon, strawberries, grapes, and pineapple. yummmm!

Jan 27, 2013

Kim P.

Nice! Watermelon is one of the fruits less beauties talk about the benefits of, so I'm glad someone did the research and shared(:

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