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       Watermelon is not only great on a hot summer day, this delectable thirst-quencher
        may also help quench the inflammation that contributes to conditions like
        asthma, arteriosclerosis, diabetes, colon cancer, and arthritis. It's
        being touted as so healthful it should be stored in your medicine chest.
        DietPower.com has declared watermelon one of "The 10 Best Foods."
        
         Sweet, juicy watermelon is packed with some of the most important Antioxidants
        in nature. It is an excellent source of vitamin C, and is also a very
        good source of vitamin A, notably through its concentration of beta-carotene.
        These powerful antioxidants travel through the body neutralizing free
        radicals. 

        Free radicals are substances in the body that can cause a great deal
        of damage. They are able to oxidize cholesterol, making it stick to blood
        vessel walls, where it can lead to heart attack or stroke. They can add
        to the severity of asthma attacks by causing airways to clamp down and
        close. They can increase the inflammation that occurs in osteoarthritis
        and rheumatoid arthritis and cause most of the joint damage that occurs
        in these conditions, and they can damage cells lining the colon, turning
        them into cancer cells. Fortunately, vitamin C and beta-carotene are very
        good at getting rid of these harmful molecules and can therefore prevent
        the damage they would otherwise cause. As a matter of fact, high intakes
        of vitamin C and beta-carotene have been shown in a number of scientific
        studies to reduce the risk of heart disease, reduce the airway spasm that
        occurs in asthma, reduce the risk of colon cancer, and alleviate some
        of the symptoms of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. A cup of watermelon
        provides 24.3% of the RDA for vitamin C, and, through its beta-carotene,
        11.1% of the RDA for vitamin A.

       Watermelon is also a very concentrated source of the carotenoid lycopene.
        Recent research shows watermelon contains more lycopene than any other
        fresh fruit or vegetable, even tomatoes. Lycopene is well known for its
        ability to lower the risk of many different kinds of cancer, especially
        cancers of the prostate, lung, and stomach. Data are also suggestive of
        a benefit for cancers of the pancreas, colon and rectum, esophagus, oral
        cavity, breast, and cervix.

       Watermelon is also a very good source of vitamin B6 and a good source
        of vitamin B1, potassium and magnesium.

        A watermelon's delectable flesh has no cholesterol and virtually no fat
        (almost none of which is saturated) — a stellar accomplishment for
        a food often served as a dessert at picnics. A whole cup of watermelon
        contains only 48 calories.