Is Watermelon Good For You?

Is watermelon good for you? Watermelon contains a lot of good nutrients like potassium, magnesium, Vitamin A and Vitamin C. It is low in calories and high in nutrients and this is why it is a good weight loss food.

Some of the nutrient effects of one cup of watermelon is the following:

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Calories- 46

Carbs- 11.5 grams

Fiber- 0.6 grams

Sugar- 9.4 grams

Protein- 0.9 grams

Fat- 0.2 grams

Vitamin A- 5% of the Daily Value

Vitamin C- 14% of the Daily Value

Potassium- 4% of the Daily Value

Magnesium- 4% of the Daily Value

One of the important nutrients of watermelon is citrulline which is important for exercise performance. The citrulline in watermelon can help boost nitric oxide and improve blood flow in the body. Other vitamins and minerals such as potassium, magnesium, Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C can help to keep your heart healthy and improve your overall health.

Citrulline can also help improve muscle soreness as well as recovery from a workout. There was a review study that showed that taking citrulline for one week improved aerobic performance by increasing the body’s production of nitric oxide.

Watermelon contains a lot of natural sugar, and it has less than other fruits. A medium wedge watermelon contains about 17.7 grams of total sugar in it. Watermelon has a lot of water in it, so this is a good fruit choice for your daily water intake.

The Bottom Line is watermelon is a good fruit that is high in nutrients and low in calories which is ideal for weight loss. It also contains a good amount of citrulline which helps with improving blood flow in the body.

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