A few facts on watermelon

Come in to Drink A Juice today for our watermelon special!

• Watermelon is not only great on a hot summer day, this delectable thirst-quencher may also help quench the inflammation that contributes to conditions like asthma, atherosclerosis, diabetes, colon cancer, and arthritis.

• Watermelons are an ideal food for people who want to lose weight because they are low in sodium, fat free, cholesterol free and also low in calories (one cup of watermelon contains only 48 calories). They will also make you feel fuller, as the high water content. Natural sweetness found in watermelon can help to resist the temptation to grab those high-calorie sweets.

• Great source of vitamin A, which helps maintain eye health and is an antioxidant

• Great source of vitamin C, which helps strengthen immunity, heal wounds, prevent cell damage, promote healthy teeth and gums

• Great source of vitamin B6, which helps brain function and helps convert protein to energy.

• Great source of potassium, which helps muscle and nerve function, helps maintain the body’s proper electrolyte and acid-base balance, and helps lower the risk of high blood pressure.

References

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