Watermelon is rightfully considered one of the most refreshing fruits on Earth. While it is 92% water, the remaining 8% is a treasure trove of nutrients: vitamins A, C and B, antioxidants, lycopene, potassium, magnesium, and many others.

The energy value of watermelon is almost negligible – only 30 kcal in 100 g of product.

What are the health benefits of watermelon?

It provides diuretic, choleretic, and laxative action, thereby stimulating the work of the gastrointestinal tract and relieving constipation. Another important benefit is its antipyretic activity. It also contains easily digestible fruit sugars and does not irritate the kidneys or liver. It’s often found as the diet recommendation for preventive treatment of urinary and gallstone diseases. Working as a diuretic, it lowers blood pressure and helps to unburden the heart. Watermelon has also been found to be an effective option in cases of obesity.

Watermelon pulp flushes out cholesterol, thus having a positive effect on overall body health. That is why you need to make it a regular part of your diet, especially in the summer. As for the months when fresh watermelon is not available, it can be replaced with freeze-dried watermelon pulp powder from Siberian Treasure company.