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Watermelon replaces beverages in summers

Watermelon is one of the best, delicious and healthy foods which can fulfill the requirement of cold drinks in the summer season.
A yummy and full of water fruit which keeps us cool in hot temperatures. Sale of the thirst quencher fruit is at the peak due to hot weather in the country. Watermelon is more than just a great afternoon snack and it is full of vitamins which boost health in a multiple ways. Watermelon is not only delicious, but extremely healthy, as well. In fact, most melons are rich in potassium, a nutrient that may help control blood pressure, regulate heart beat, and possibly prevent strokes. The 2005 Dietary Guidelines state that a potassium rich diet helps keep salt from raising blood pressure and may also reduce the risk of developing kidney stones and possibly age related bone loss. The guidelines encourage adults to consume 4,700mg per day (while keeping sodium to less than 2,300 milligrams per day, which is one teaspoon of salt).

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