The role and efficacy of watermelon
1, relief of summer heat: watermelon sweet and juicy, crisp, can be eaten raw or juiced, is a purely natural drink, rich in a variety of nutrients, the human body are very beneficial, watermelon belongs to the cold taste, cold taste and sweetness, thirst, for summer heat irritability, mouth and tongue long sores, thirst and drinking, sore throat;
2, sun protection Whitening: watermelon's water content is very high, rich in a variety of chemical components beneficial to health and beauty, watermelon contains amino acids, including adenine and other important metabolic components, sugars, vitamins, minerals and other nutrients, these ingredients are easily absorbed by the human skin, for the facial skin moisturizing, sunscreen, whitening effect is very good, you can use the white rind of the melon to apply a compress to the face for 15 minutes or so after eating the watermelon to let the Skin delicate and shiny can play a little role;
3, diuretic swelling: watermelon has a certain diuretic effect, coupled with the water is more, so after eating watermelon, urinary excretion increased significantly, thereby reducing the content of bilirubin. The diuretic effect of watermelon can also let the body of excess salt out of the body, reduce swelling, especially leg swelling, so that watermelon is a beautiful leg swelling;
4, to eliminate fatigue: watermelon sweet taste is because it is rich in fructose, summer drowsy afternoon to a slice of iced watermelon, you can eliminate sedentary triggered by muscle weakness and fatigue, to drive away the negative emotions of slackness;
5, regulating Blood pressure: watermelon can make blood pressure lowering substances, so high blood pressure patients often eat watermelon, can play a role in lowering the efficacy of blood pressure;
6, to assist in the treatment of jaundice: eating watermelon will significantly increase the amount of urine, can reduce the content of bilirubin, and can make the stools smooth, for the treatment of jaundice has a certain role, there is a certain benefit.
What is the nutritional value of watermelon
The nutritional value of watermelon is as follows:
1, the body can be supplemented with a wealth of minerals, especially potassium, for the maintenance of normal neuromuscular excitability has an important role to play, appropriate to eat watermelon can make the muscles more developed.
2, can facilitate urination, swelling, because watermelon is rich in carbohydrates, can be formed in the body of osmotic diuresis, for urinary disadvantage, edema, appropriate to eat watermelon has a very good urination, swelling effect.
3, can clear the heat, from the point of view of traditional Chinese medicine dietary therapy watermelon taste sweet, cold, for the summer heat and thirst of the people who eat watermelon, there is a very good role in clearing the heat.
Nutritional composition of watermelon
The first thing to mention is the water. In fact, watermelon is one of the fruits with more water content. At the height of summer, people sweat more frequently, they may feel anxious and bored. Eating a piece of watermelon at this time can not only relieve the heat, but also calm the mind. Further, it can also help lower blood pressure. The second thing to talk about is sugar, such as glucose, fructose and so on. We generally like to eat the sweeter watermelon, not only delicious, but also contains sugar can be diuretic, but also can relieve the inflammation of the kidneys and other organs, help patients suffering from kidney disease to recover. The third thing I have to mention is that watermelon is very rich in K element. We all know that it is this element that is particularly vulnerable to deficiency when sweating. If we lose a certain amount of K element, our body will experience fatigue, and we will feel weak and tired. And watermelon is just the thing to replenish the potassium that we lose excessively. In addition, to mention again, this element comes to help women to beautify their legs. Watermelon contains a class of amino acids, such as malic acid and citrulline, which can be used for cosmetic purposes. Specifically, they can promote the physiological activity of our skin parts, so that our skin becomes moist and smooth, but also whitening, help sunscreen, anti-aging, reduce wrinkles (the gospel of women friends).
Taboos of watermelon
Undesirable to eat: watermelon is the most natural natural drink, and nutritious, beneficial to the human body, but the advantages of watermelon, although many, a large number of or long-term eating side effects should not be ignored. Degeneration can not eat: watermelon spoiled can not eat, easy to cause gastrointestinal disease and dysentery. Diabetics: eating watermelon will lead to increased blood sugar. Kidney insufficiency. Mouth ulcer patients: mouth ulcers in traditional Chinese medicine is considered to be a deficiency of yin and internal heat, false fire caused by the disturbance.