Just a Little Watermelon Love

Watermelon season is upon is and will happily last until about September. Watermelons are one of my favourite seasonal fruits. They're sweet, hydrating, and delicious, all while being full of vitamins and antioxidants.

There are several varieties of watermelons although I find Seeded, Seedless, and Mini watermelons, most readily available where I'm located. Whatever your choice, you can be rest assured that you've picked a delicious fruit to enjoy.  

LET'S LOOK AT SOME NUTRITIONAL STATS FOR WATERMELONS

Watermelons contain good amounts of vitamins A, C, and B6, fiber, potassium, and thiamin. Watermelons also have large amounts of carotenoids and phytonutrients including lycopene. Lycopene is a phytonutrient available in almost all red fruits and vegetables with many reported health benefits. 

• KIDNEY SUPPORT - Watermelon contains large amounts of potassium which is helpful in removing toxins from the kidneys as well as a high water content, provoking more kidney cleansing urination.
• CANCER PREVENTION - Along with lycopene, watermelons have great amounts of vitamin c which means a strong, healthy immune system.
• HEART  HEALTH - Beta-carotene supports a healthy heart and helps to prevent age related cardiac issues.
• SKIN AND EYES - Beta-carotene, along with vitamin c and other vitamins, help to protect our skin and eyes from age related diseases. 
• EAT THE SEEDS! - Believe it or not, the seeds are totally edible and totally nutritious, full of body beneficial fats and protein.

Not only are watermelons a perfect summer treat, but as you can see, they're wonderful for us! All the more reason to enjoy them as they come into their prime. Who can deny the allure of a juicy, vibrant wedge of watermelon in the summer?

​HAPPY VEG

Information gathered from 
https://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2014/07/21/watermelon-nutrition.aspx
https://www.organicfacts.net/health-benefits/fruit/watermelon.html