By Shreya Goswami
Watermelons are in season and there are more reasons to indulge in the fruit than just its sweet taste. Here are some ways eating more watermelons can benefit your health.
Watermelons are packed with water and can help your body stay hydrated during peak summer months.
Watermelon contains compounds like lycopene and citruline, which can keep the heart healthy.
Packed with many compounds like vitamin C and lycopene, watermelon can fight oxidative stress and inflammation.
The compound called citruline in watermelon can improve muscle activity and prevent muscle soreness.
Full of vitamins A and C, watermelons help the body produce collagen, which improves skin health.
Watermelon contains lots of water and dietary fibre which are easy to digest even when you have an upset stomach.
Watermelons are packed with lycopene and cucurbitacin, which may help prevent cancer.