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got watermelon? ...it does a body good
I think everyone loves watermelon. But to be honest, I never ate a lot of it. It was like a forbidden fruit to me. It was so sweet and delicious that I assumed it was about as good for me as a piece of cheesecake. Wow, was I wrong.First of all, now that I understand the importance of eating foods that are alkaline over acidic, I am over the top excited that watermelon is ALKALIZING! Alkalizing foods balance your body's pH level. A balanced pH level is necessary for optimum health. Did you know that sweet, juicy watermelon is packed with some of the most important antioxidants in nature? Watermelon is an excellent source of Vitamin C and Vitamin A (notably through its concentration of beta-carotene.) High intakes of Vitamin C and beta-carotene have been shown to reduce the risk of heart disease and colon cancer, as well as alleviate some symptoms of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.Watermelon is rich in the B vitamins necessary for energy production, and a good source of potassium and magnesium which protect our bodies from so many diseases.
Watermelon is also a safe alternative to taking energy drinks. Watermelon has a high water content and lower calorie content than many other fruits. A whole cup contains only 48 calories, so it will hydrate you whereas caffeine-filled energy drinks will dehydrate you.
Watermelon also has a special cooling effect on the body and is exceptionally high in citrulline, an amino acid that our bodies use to make another amino acid, arginine, which is used in the urea cycle to remove ammonia from the body.
Eat watermelon! It's a good for your body treat!
Reference:
HealthMad.com
WHFoods.com
Posted By: jeanette On: 2009-09-18 19:44:09 |
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