Watermelon, an ideal fruit for Ramzan

It’s summer time as well as Ramazan. The refreshing, sweet taste of watermelon is something
everyone can enjoy in summers. A low-calorie summer snack, it provides hydration and also
essential nutrients, including vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.
During Ramazan it becomes a challenge to drink plenty of water in short periods. Not consuming
enough fluids can leave you dehydrated. So the best way to top up your water shortage in the
holy month is to incorporate watermelons in your diet during Sehri and Iftar.
Following are the health benefits of watermelon:
1-Provides You hydration:
This healthy fruit consists of 92 per cent water and has the capability to curb you from
dehydration.
2-Controls Blood Pressure:
Citrulline in watermelon dilates and relax blood vessels by stabilizing blood pressure.
3-Good Vision:
The richness of beta carotene, lutein and vitamin C lowers risk of age-related macular degeneration and
boosts eye health.
4-Lowers Muscle Soreness:
Watermelon juice is an excellent remedy to heal muscle soreness post strenuous workouts.
5-Healthy Kidneys:
Potassium in watermelon flush toxins out from the kidneys and avoids kidney stones.
6-Heart Health:
The presence of heart healthy compounds lycopene and citrulline lower cholesterol, dilate blood vessels
and reduce risk of heart disease.
Nutritive value of Watermelon:

Nutrient Amount in 1 cup watermelon

Energy (calories) 46.2
Carbohydrate (g) 11.6, including 9.6 g of sugar
Fiber (g) 0.6
Protein (g) 0.9
Fat (g) 0.2
Calcium (millgrams [mg]) 10.8
Phosphorus (mg) 16.9
Magnesium (mg) 15.4
Potassium (mg) 172
Vitamin C (mg) 12.5
Folate (mcg) 4.6
Choline (mg) 6.3
Vitamin A, (mcg) 43.1
Beta carotene (mcg) 467
Lutein & zeaxanthin 12.3 mcg
(mcg)
Lycopene (mcg) 6,980
Phytosterols (mg) 3.08

Watermelon also contains some:

 B vitamins, such as thiamin, niacin, and riboflavin

 zinc, manganese,selenium, fluoride, and other essential minerals
 tryptophan, leucine, lysine, arginine, and other antioxidants