{"id":24816,"date":"2021-06-28T21:09:35","date_gmt":"2021-06-28T21:09:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/?p=24816"},"modified":"2022-07-07T00:27:46","modified_gmt":"2022-07-07T00:27:46","slug":"benefits-of-eating-watermelon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/benefits-of-eating-watermelon\/","title":{"rendered":"9 Benefits of Eating Watermelon That Surprised Us"},"content":{"rendered":"

Chelsey Amer, MS, RDN, CDN<\/span><\/i><\/a>, shares the nutritional and health benefits of watermelon\u2014some of which may surprise you.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n\n\n

The sun is blazing, you\u2019re at the beach, the park, or the barbecue, and there\u2019s only one snack that can accompany you. It\u2019s peak watermelon season,<\/span> and there is no<\/span> better treat than ice cold watermelon dripping down your chin on a scorching hot day\u2014and your body happens to agree.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n

After all, did you know that this sweet summer treat is packed with nutritional benefits to help your body thrive?<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n

Let\u2019s take a closer look at the health<\/span> benefits of eating<\/span> watermelon.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n

What are the Benefits of Eating Watermelon?<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n

Aside from its sweet, juicy flavor, there are many other <\/span>watermelon benefits<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n

Here are some of the most impressive wins <\/span>associated with watermelon nutrition<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n

1. Watermelon Boosts Hydration<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n

Watermelon drips down your chin for a reason: It\u2019s 92 percent water!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n

This summer fruit is a great example of how you can hydrate your body through food. In fact, most people consume about 20 percent of their <\/span>hydration needs through foods<\/span><\/a> like watermelon.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n

Staying hydrated is necessary<\/span><\/a> to have:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n