Watermelon Juice

May 09, 2014 Samuel Health News 0

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Watermelon is noted for its sweet taste and high water content. This makes it a great thirst quencher, next to water. When next you need to quench your thirst, you may opt for some bites of watermelon or make juice drink from it.

This is because its sweetness is not harmful to the body like drinks made with processed sugar.

Another exciting fact about watermelon is that it is available all year around. So you are never going to miss enjoying it.\watermelon belongs to the Cucurbitaceous family, just like pumpkin and cucumber.

A recent research cited in a report by Medical News Today said, “The sweet red-fleshed fruit appears to be associated with a wide range of benefits. A fully-ripened watermelon is typically six percent sugar and 91 percent water by weight, so it is not surprising why a number of people may wonder about its potential health benefits apart from being a sweet thirst quencher of course.”

But watermelon is not just water and sweet, it has essential nutritional benefits.

NUTRITIONAL VALUES OF WATERMELON

• It helps hydrate the body, especially when made into juice
• It is a good source of vitamin C and vitamin A
• The red pigment in watermelon contains a significant source of phytochemical (lycopene), which helps fight cancer
• It prevents cardiovascular disease
• It can relax blood vessels

HOW YOU CAN MAKE JUICE

• Peel the watermelon and chop into smaller pieces
• Blend to extract juice
• Fill a jug with ice, pour watermelon juice and leave to cool
• Garnish as preferred
• Stir with chopstick as you enjoy it.

By Joy Onichabor

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