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Watermelon

Watermelon is a nutrient-dense fruit that is tasty and hydrating, with seeds that are just as nutritious as the fruit itself. Watermelon has magnesium, sodium, and potassium, vitamin A, and vitamin C. Watermelon seed contains iron, magnesium, zinc, and "good" fat.


Watermelon is known to support immunity, protects against dehydration, relieves pain and soreness, reduces the risk of prostate cancer, and reduces inflammation. Scientific studies have shown that people who eat watermelon, are healthier overall. 

Benefits

Supports immunity
Contains electrolytes
Improves heart health
Analgesic (relieves pain)
Anticancer (inhibits growth of cancer)
Anti-Inflammatory (controls inflammation)
Antioxidant (protects against oxidation)
May prevent kidney stones
Aids in digestion
Detoxifying
Improves skin health
Reduces high blood pressure
Balances cholesterol
May improve arterial stiffness
Protects cartilage
Aids in repair of ligaments and tendons
Speeds up wound healing
Improves muscle recovery and muscle cramps
Natural diuretic
Relieves bloating and swelling
Improves circulation
Anti-aging (slows the aging process)
Protects skin from sun damage
Supports eye health
Reduces acid reflux symptoms
Soothes gastrointestinal tract
Regulates pH levels

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Caution

Avoid seedless watermelon. Because they are genetically modified, they lack the nutrition of seeded watermelons, and they are higher in sugar. Any kind of food that cannot reproduce, is not good for you.

Did You Know?

Watermelons are actually berries and not melons!

Resources

1) Fulgoni, K., & Fulgoni, V. L., III. (2022). Watermelon Intake Is Associated with Increased Nutrient Intake and Higher Diet Quality in Adults and Children, NHANES 2003–2018. Nutrients, 14(22), 4883. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu14224883
2) Hive, W. (2025, July 14). Researchers reveal surprising health benefits of watermelon. SciTechDaily. https://scitechdaily.com/researchers-reveal-surprising-health-benefits-of-watermelon/
3) Health benefits of watermelon, nutrition, recipes and side effects. (2025, July 7). Dr. Axe. https://draxe.com/nutrition/benefits-of-watermelon/
4) Schaefer, A. (2020, April 18). The 5 best watermelon seed Benefits. Healthline. https://www.healthline.com/health/food-nutrition/best-watermelon-seed-benefits#zinc

MEDICAL DISCLAIMER

Cynthia A. Barrington is not a physician and the relationship between her and her clients is not as prescriber and patient but as educator and client. This content is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to provide medical advice or to take the place of such advice or treatment from a personal physician. It is fully the client's choice whether or not to take advantage of the information Cynthia presents. Naturopathy, homeopathy, flower essences, and any other recommendations do not "treat" illnesses; they address the entire person as a matter of wholeness that is an educational process, not a medical one. In order to be treated or diagnosed, Cynthia believes the advice of a holistic physician is in order. Never stop taking prescription medications without first consulting your physician. Consult your physician before starting a fitness program or taking supplements.

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