Watermelon has more lycopene than raw tomatoes. Lycopene is a powerful carotenoid antioxidant that gives fruits and vegetables a pink or red color. It helps reduce blood pressure and contains a lot of nutrients such as vitamin C, B6, A, Potassium, and Magnesium.
Watermelon juice can reduce muscle soreness. It is suggested to drink a glass of watermelon juice prior to the workout.
Watermelon rinds and seeds are edible. Many people throw away its rinds without knowing that they actually contains more of the amino acid Citrulline than the pink flesh. Its seeds contain iron, zinc, protein and fiber.
Fun facts about watermelon