Smashingly, you might say.
âIâm definitely impressed by its health benefits,â said Tim Allerton, a postdoctoral researcher at Louisiana State Universityâs Pennington Biomedical Research Center in Baton Rouge.
Fruit is always part of a healthy diet. But watermelonâs combination of nutrients makes it special, Allerton said.
Itâs a rich source of minerals such as potassium and magnesium. Itâs also a good source of vitamins C and A (plus beta carotene, which helps produce vitamin A), and it has fair amounts of vitamins B1, B5 and B6. You get all of that for only 46.5 calories per cup.
Watermelon is a summertime staple. But what s hidden behind the sweetness?
Michael Merschel, American Heart Association News
July 1, 2021
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Whether they re serving as snacks at a family reunion or props in a late-night comedy act, watermelons and fun just seem to go together. But how does watermelon hold up health-wise?
Smashingly, you might say. I m definitely impressed by its health benefits, said Tim Allerton, a postdoctoral researcher at Louisiana State University s Pennington Biomedical Research Center in Baton Rouge.
Fruit is always part of a healthy diet. But watermelon s combination of nutrients makes it special, Allerton said.
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