2) It provides a powerful dose of disease-fighting ability.
Watermelon and other fruits and vegetables contain the naturally occurring antioxidant lycopene. The compound, which gives watermelon its red color, has also been linked to a lower risk of heart disease and cancer, according to Meyer-Jax. According to Sollid, lycopene acts to shield your cells from harm, and studies indicate that it may have blood pressure-lowering properties. Lycopene may also lessen inflammation, which is excellent news because persistent inflammation is known to increase the chance of developing disease. In particular, increasing your lycopene intake may lower your risk for prostate and gastrointestinal cancer.
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