Benefits of Watermelon fruit

       watermelon (because of its shape like a melon, but it contains more water) is a desert plant that comes from Central Africa. Watermelon is related to squash, melons and cucumbers. 

Watermelon

The fruit is easy to get in the market in traditional and more modern in the market. Most of us would like to consume the watery fruit. However, in addition to substitute for relieving thirst, many health benefits of watermelon for your body. 

Nutritive value / 100 g (3.5 oz) 

Energy 127 kJ (30 kcal) 

carbohydrate 7.55 g 

Sugar 6.2 g 

Dietary fiber 0.4 g 

Fat 0.15  g 

Protein 0.61 g 

Water 91.45 g 

Vitamin A equiv. 28 mcg (3%) 

Thiamine (Vit. B1) 0.033 mg (3%) 

Riboflavin (Vit. B2) 0.021 mg (1%) 

Niacin (Vit. B3) 0.178 mg (1%) 

Pantothenat acid (B5) 0.221 mg (4%) 

Vitamin B6 0.045 mg (3%) 

Folate (Vit. B9) 3 mg (1%) 

Vitamin C 8.1 mg (14%) 

Calcium 7 mg (1%) 

Iron 12.24 mg (2%) 

Magnesium 10 mg (3%) 

Phosphorus 11 mg (2%) 

Potassium 112 mg (2%) 

Zinc 0.10 mg (1%) 

The percentage refers to the United States recommendations for adults. 

Source: USDA Nutrient Data 

Here are some benefits of watermelon for health 

1 Improve Immune System. Watermelon is also a source of vitamin C. Vitamin C has a function to help improve the body's immune system. So the body will not get sick when the weather is poor or very extreme. 

2 Reduce Fat In Body. Watermelon is a fruit that is rich in the type of content citruline which serves to reduce excess fat inside your body. 

3 Organ Kidney Healthier. Consuming watermelon will help increase the flow of urine. With the smooth flow of urine it will impact the health of the kidneys in organ in the body. 

4. Overcome wrinkles on the face 

Because of its rich antioxidant content, watermelon can help prevent damage to the skin as well as overcome the wrinkles on the face as a sign of premature aging.