The Many Benefits of Watermelon (Besides Being Delicious)

Watermelon is sweet, refreshing, and tastes delicious in everything from cocktails to sushi, which is why it’s such a summer staple.  I spoke to Real Simple in this piece about how watermelon also has a multitude of health benefits:

Watermelons are an awesome choice when it comes to summer fruits because the fiber promotes satiety and digestive regularity, while the electrolytes are very hydrating,” says Maya Feller, MS, RD, CDN. Watermelons are also high in lycopene–usually associated with tomatoes—a phytochemical known for its antioxidant properties. “There have been several studies linking consumption of lycopene with a decreased risk in prostate cancer,” Feller says. “They’re also high in choline, which has many uses in the body, including aiding with cell structure, cellular messaging, removing fat and cholesterol from the blood, and it’s a part of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine, which is involved in memory, muscle movement, and regulating heartbeat.”