Watermelon is a delicious low-calorie treat with numerous benefits. Here are some delicacies by Kitty Kalra, Celebrity Fitness Trainer.
“The banana might be called the ‘king of fruits’ but for me it’s clearly the watermelon in summers. Loaded with almost every nutrient, this fruit is packed with vitamin A, B6, C and lycopene plus amino acids that are vital for healthy skin, hair & body” says Kitty Kalra, Celebrity Fitness Trainer.
While seeing the red juicy watermelon in summer, definitely are tempting, watermelons are not just a juicy fruit but also has numerous health benefits. “It aids digestion, immune system, contains cancer fighting properties, improves heart health, lowers blood pressure, lowers inflammation, and relieves muscle soreness. It contains antioxidants that keep the skin & hair glowing” Kitty adds.
Basically, with watermelons you can use to moisturize, damage skin and also to look fresh and young.
Watermelon for Skin
Watermelon when applied to skin can work magically on its own it’s a great toner. Watermelon face packs that could be made at home easily foe these benefits:
Quick skincare with watermelon
- Watermelon & honey is a great moisturiser and anti-bacterial.
- Watermelon & Milk/ Milk powder + VIT E capsule increases the elasticity of the skin and makes it glow.
- Watermelon & Cucumber lightens acne scars and removes dead cells.
- Watermelon & Avocado slow down the aging process to give you a youthful skin.
- Watermelon & Yogurt reduce the oiliness and prevent skin from sun damage.
Water Melon for Summer Snacks
In summers, Watermelon drinks are very soothing & refreshing, so here are some concoctions from Kitty Kalra.
-Watermelon mint cooler: Blend watermelon and mint with coconut water.
-Watermelon lemonade: Blend strawberries, watermelon, and fresh lemon juice with cold water.
Apart from this, you can use it as smoothies post workout.
- Watermelon banana smoothie: blend watermelon, banana, and almond milk.
- Watermelon Pineapple smoothie: blend watermelon, pineapple chunks, coconut water and yogurt.
It’s a low-calorie fruit with almost zero calories so is the best to aid weight loss. It is recommended it to be eaten everyday as a fruit and as a cooler / smoothie too once a day. Also, a benefit not known to many is of the watermelon rind or the white part of it that we mostly discard. This actually has fat burning properties, stimulates metabolism and is packed with fibre and antioxidants. It’s also known to reduce morning sickness in pregnancy.