This essential electrolyte and mineral is helpful for lessening the effects of sodium on blood pressure and is also important for proper nervous system
reach your daily veggie quota
Yes, watermelon is one of those that can be considered both a fruit and a vegetable, as it's a member of the gourd family
help you lose weight
Eating chunks of fresh watermelon as an appetizer or in a salad is a good low-cal (just 40 per cup) way to fill up before a meal and it could be a useful weight-loss
keep you regular
Watermelon isn't really a great source of dietary fiber, but its high water content will help you go to the bathroom like clockwork
give you gas or diarrhea
On the flipside though, like apples and pears, watermelon is pretty high in fructose and can cause gas and diarrhea
improve your libido
A particular beneficial function of the phyto-nutrient citrulline, which is found abundant in watermelon