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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
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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

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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:
Abeg shey e fit give me nourished sp*rm?

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