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Watermelon Is Practically A Multivitamin Unto
Itself
A 2-cup serving of watermelon is an excellent source
of Vitamins A, B6 and C.
Vitamin A found in watermelon is important
for optimal eye health, can help prevent nightblindness,
and boosts immunity by enhancing the infection-fighting
actions of white blood cells called lymphocytes.
Vitamin B6 found in watermelon is
used by the body to manufacture brain chemicals (neurotransmitters),
such as serotonin, melatonin and dopamine, which preliminary
research shows may help the body cope with anxiety and
panic.
Vitamin C in watermelon can help to
bolster the immune system's defenses against infections
and viruses and can protect a body from harmful free
radicals that can accelerate aging and conditions such
as cataracts.
Potassium
A two-cup serving of watermelon is also a source of
potassium*, a mineral necessary for water balance and
found inside of every cell. People with low potassium
levels can experience muscle cramps.
*A two-cup serving has less than 10 percent of
the daily reference value for potassium.
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Heart Healthy
Watermelon carries the heart-check mark of the American
Heart Association, indicating it is certified by the
AHA as being heart healthy. Watermelon is certified
by the American Heart Association because it is low
in saturated fat and cholesterol for healthy people
over age 2. This heart-check mark indicates that watermelon
can be part of a heart-healthy diet.
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