Since it’s low in calories and sugar, you can safely eat multiple servings of watermelon every day.
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, 1 cup of watermelon (152g) contains 45.6 calories and has only 0.2g fat.
It doesn't contain cholesterol but watermelon contains about 15 per cent of your daily vitamin C needs (12.3mg).
It has 1.52mg sodium, 11.5g carbohydrate, 170mg potassium, 10mg calcium and 865 IU vitamin A.
Watermelon also contains 6,890 micrograms of Lycopene, a natural compound that has antioxidant properties.
Benefits of taking watermelon juice include:
- Helps keep you hydrated
- It aids in healthy digestion
- Helps with weight management by making you feel full longer
- It may improve heart health
- Helps reduce inflammation
- Helps skin stay soft, smooth and supple
- It may help relieve muscle soreness
