11 THINGS YOU WANT TO KNOW ABOUT WATERMELON

I am addicted to fruit, especially in the summer. Fresh sweet pineapple, perfectly ripe mango, and my absolute favorite: melon. Hail to the watermelon. Just scraping it from the skin in hand and as a base for your summer cocktail or in a fresh salad with mint and feta. But did you know, for example, that watermelon helps against sunburn? And that this big green ball is good for many more things? These are the reasons why you should also sink your teeth into this superfood more often.

1. Watermelon consists of 95% water and is therefore a good moisture boost for your face.
2. The beta-carotene in watermelon is converted in the body into vitamin A, which ensures a healthy build-up of the skin and is also good for your hair and eyes.
3. Watermelon contains a whole range of vitamins such as A and C, B1 and B6, beta-carotene, iron, and potassium.
4. Watermelon is a powerful antioxidant thanks to, among other things, the amino acid citrulline. This amino acid is converted in our body into the essential amino acid arginine. Arginine plays an important role in the synthesis of nitric oxide, which is good for healthy heart function and the immune system.
5. Lycopene, which we mainly know as an important nutrient in tomatoes, is also found in watermelon. This powerful antioxidant captures free radicals and neutralizes them.
6. But lycopene has many more healthy effects such as protection against cancer, Alzheimer's, and improving the immune system.
7. So those super annoying seeds in watermelon should definitely not be thrown away. They contain many healthy substances such as phosphorus, potassium, magnesium, manganese, and calcium, as well as protein, linoleic acids, oleic acids, and other saturated and unsaturated fats.
8. That arginine we mentioned earlier also contributes to better blood circulation in the skin, thereby aiding in better nutrient transport.
9. People with high blood pressure can better indulge in watermelon. The potassium it contains has a blood pressure-lowering effect.
10. After your workout, a large piece of watermelon is not only very refreshing, it also reduces your muscle pain. It relaxes the blood vessels and promotes circulation.
11. Last but not least: watermelon is your natural viagra. This is thanks to the amino acids citrulline and arginine, which promote the production of nitric oxide, a compound that relaxes blood vessels in the body.