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8 Health Benefits Of Watermelon by Emmylo14(m): 7:18pm On Sep 25, 2016 |
*8 Health Benefits of Watermelon* Watermelon ( Citrullus lanatus) is frequently enjoyed by many but only few may know its health benefits. Watermelon has numerous health benefits though only few are listed below (1) A GOOD SOURCE OF VITAMIN A A 100g of fresh watermelon provides 569 mg of vitamin A (which is 19% of daily-required levels of the vitamin). Vitamin A is one of essential vitamin for vision and immunity. Vitamin A is also required for maintaining healthy mucus and skin. Consumption of natural fruits rich in vitamin A is known to protect from lung and oral cavity cancers. (2) A SOURCE OF ANTI-OXIDANT FLAVONOIDS Watermelon is rich in anti-oxidant flavonoids like cryptoxanthin, lycopene, beta-carotene, lutein, and zeaxanthin. These antioxidants have been found to offer protection against colon, prostate, breast, endometrial, lung, and pancreatic cancers. (3) A SOURCE OF PHYTO-CHEMICALS Phyto-chemicals like lycopene and carotenoids which present in watermelon have the ability to help protect cells and other structures in the body from oxygen-free radicals. (4) LOW CALORIE AND F http://caring4naija..com/2015/10/8-health-benefits-of-watermelon.html
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Re: 8 Health Benefits Of Watermelon by GdexFolami(m): 7:19pm On Sep 25, 2016 |
Abeg shey e fit give me nourished sp*rm? |
Re: 8 Health Benefits Of Watermelon by alegbeleye(m): 7:21pm On Sep 25, 2016 |
Thumbs up.... More grease to your elbow 1 Like |
Re: 8 Health Benefits Of Watermelon by oxmale: 4:04am On Sep 26, 2016 |
Also a good source of dopamine. |
Re: 8 Health Benefits Of Watermelon by Emmylo14(m): 1:08pm On Sep 28, 2016 |
Yes it can GdexFolami: |
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