The Top 7 Reasons And Ways To Eat Watermelon This Summer

 

The Top 7 Reasons And Ways To Eat Watermelon This Summer

I love watermelon. Who doesn't? I actually find it hard to believe there's anyone out there who, given the chance to try some, wouldn't be won over by its crisp and juicy insides, its sugary sweetness, and its tender crunch. But not just because I'm eating this gloriously pink fruit. I've also got 7 reasons why you should and 7 ways to eat watermelon this summer too. Check out the rest of this blog post and remember, if you don't eat it, someone else will!

Here Are 7 Reasons To Eat Watermelon This Summer

Watermelon is back in season, so there's no better time to eat this summery fruit.

Watermelon is fat-free and cholesterol-free and contains only 40 calories per cup.

Watermelon is a quintessential summer fruit. It's refreshing, it's juicy, and it tastes amazing. But watermelon can do more than just cool you down on a hot day—it also has a lot of health benefits.

1. Watermelon is particularly good at keeping you hydrated because it’s packed with electrolytes like potassium and magnesium. This fruit, with its high water content (92%), is the perfect food for a hot summer day.

For an average adult, the recommended intake of fluid is 3.7 liters per day. That's about 15 1/2 cups. If you exercise or do a job that requires a lot of physical labor in hot weather, your body might need even more fluids to function properly.

If you're not getting enough fluids during the day, you can easily become dehydrated. You may experience symptoms such as dry mouth and throat, thirst, dizziness or lightheadedness, fatigue, and constipation.

One cup of watermelon contains 11 ounces of fluid -- nearly 1 1/2 cups.

2. Watermelon is full of vitamin C, which helps fight off colds. Vitamin C also promotes good bone health and protects against high blood pressure.

Your body needs vitamin C to grow and repair tissues, heal wounds, and make blood vessels; that means it's an essential part of skincare. It also contains beta carotene, which is both necessary to produce collagen, a protein that gives your skin strength and elasticity.

Also promotes wound healing, and maintains healthy cartilage, teeth, bones, and blood vessels. Plus, vitamin C is good for your hair!

3. Watermelon also has a ton of vitamin A in the form of beta-carotene (the stuff that makes carrots orange). Like vitamin C, beta-carotene boosts your immune system by fighting off free radicals and protecting cells from damage. This antioxidant also promotes healthy vision and helps you see better in low light.

4. Watermelon contains more lycopene than any other fruit or vegetable —a carotenoid that gives fruits their red color. Lycopene helps protect cells from damage that can lead to cancer and other diseases.

Watermelon is a heart-healthy food. Lycopene helps relax blood vessels and lower blood pressure and hence good for your cardiovascular system, and may even decrease your risk of heart disease.

5. Watermelon can also help you reduce stress. It's got tons of potassium—more so than bananas—and the vitamins in the melon can help to relax your blood vessels, keeping your muscles from tensing up. Studies have shown that in addition to lowering your blood pressure and reducing anxiety levels, watermelon can even help to improve sleep quality.

6. Watermelon juice may reduce muscle soreness after exercise in athletes. A compound found in watermelon called L-citrulline was shown to improve recovery time and relieve muscle soreness after workouts in cyclists.

7. Watermelon is a good source of fiber, which has been shown to improve weight loss. Fiber moves slowly through the digestive tract, which helps you feel fuller longer. This can decrease appetite and keep you from overeating. It helps keep you regular and keeps your digestive tract healthy by increasing the mass of stool and decreasing transit time through the gut.

7 Ways To Use Watermelon In Cooking

Watermelon is a favorite of people worldwide. It’s easy to eat, delicious and it’s a refreshing way to get hydration on a hot day. Watermelon is also a great food for the whole family to enjoy.

But have you ever thought about using watermelon in your cooking? You can use it in salads, make smoothies, roast it, and even make sorbets. Here are 7 different ways you can use Watermelon in cooking.

Here Are Some Inspirations For Your Next Time Cooking With Watermelon

1. Watermelon Salad 

Cut the watermelon into small chunks and add some feta cheese, chopped mint leaves, and juicy cherry tomatoes. For added flavor, top it with some balsamic vinegar.

2. Watermelon Smoothie

Pop some cubed watermelon in a blender along with some ice cubes and mint leaves. Blend until smooth and enjoy!

3. Watermelon Sorbet

This is just like ice cream except that it doesn’t contain any cream or milk. Blend the watermelon chunks along with sugar and lemon juice and freeze them to make this refreshing dessert.

4. Watermelon Salsa

Watermelons can be used to make the salsa too! Just add chopped onions, garlic, jalapeno pepper, cilantro, black pepper powder, and salt to the watermelon chunks before serving.

5. Watermelon Candy

If you've never tried making your fruit-flavored candies, give it a go with watermelon! It's easy to infuse simple syrup with watermelon flavor just by adding slices of the fruit to the boiling syrup as it cooks. Once you have your flavored simple syrup, you can use it to make many different kinds of candies.

6. Watermelon Popsicle

These fruit popsicles are made from puréed and strained watermelon and sugar then poured into molds and frozen. They’re a refreshingly cool treat for summer!

7. Watermelon Icecream

Blend the watermelon cubes in a blender. Add powdered sugar and milk powder to it and blend well. Add cream and blend again. Pour into molds and freeze overnight.

Take Away

So you're sitting at home on a hot summer day, and you've just got great news, like a promotion or a wonderful relationship. How should you celebrate? Well, I say with watermelon! The perfect fruit to cool down on a hot day, watermelon has more than just its sweet refreshing flavor, it also has health benefits. Hope you enjoyed this article and please don’t forget to leave your comments below.