With some mindful considerations, drinking watermelon juice can be just as good for you as eating the fruit.
There is hardly any food as refreshing as watermelon after spending the day out in the sun.
Unlike some other coolingsummer foods, watermelon is full of nutrition.
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Health Benefits of Watermelon
Humans have enjoyed watermelons for thousands of years.
watermelons don’t just taste delicious, they also have considerable nutritional value.
Water helps you maintain healthy blood pressure, regular digestion, and efficient detoxification systems.
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Fiber
The flesh of watermelon is not a significant source of fiber but the seeds are.
Similar to vitamin C, this nutrient is an inflammation-reducing antioxidant, boosting immune health.
It also works to improve eye and skin health.
Lycopene and carotenoids are also especially beneficial in maintaining eye health.
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Is Watermelon Juice Good for You?
First: How was the watermelon juice made?
Watch out for sugar or any preservatives that may have been added to your watermelon juice.
Our Test Kitchen recommends the following method for juicing a watermelon without a juicer:
That’s it!
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