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Many people prefer to eat watermelon in the summer, because it contains a high percentage of water that helps hydrate the body, and it also contains many beneficial nutrients, which reduces the chances of disease, and it can be eaten in more than one way, whether juice or fresh.
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In the following lines, the “Consulto” explains the benefits of watermelon for eye health.
Benefits of watermelon for eye health
Dr. Ahmed Sabry, a clinical nutrition consultant, explained that watermelon has many benefits for the health of the body, especially on the eyes, whether it is eaten fresh or consumed as juice.
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Sabry added that vitamin C and beta-carotene, found in watermelon, contribute to protection against blindness or cataracts, given that it contains antioxidants that enhance fluid in the eye.
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He explained that watermelon also contains vitamin E, noting that one analysis of studies indicated that consuming more than 7 mg of vitamin E per day may reduce the risk of developing age-related cataracts by 6%.
Sabry emphasized that vitamin E is a group of soluble antioxidants that protect fatty acids in the eye from oxidation, and that it can be obtained through food sources such as almonds, sunflower seeds, and flaxseed oil.
Other benefits of watermelon
The therapeutic nutrition consultant confirmed that watermelon contains a large amount of probiotics necessary for intestinal health, in addition to fiber and water, which helps relieve stomach pain, ulcers, constipation and greatly moisturizes the body, and therefore it is preferable to eat it in appropriate quantities to reduce the chances of dehydration and improve digestion.
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2023-05-12 13:14:30
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