Eat Watermelon During the Dry Season, Don't be surprised if your body experiences this extraordinary thing

Grid.ID Journalist Report, Ragillita Desyaningrum

Grid.ID – Most of Indonesia's territory has now entereddry season.

Not many people complainhot weatherwhich makes the body feel weaker and sweatier.

To quench thirst due to hot weather, many people choose to eat a variety of refreshing foods and drinks.

One of the favorite foods consumed by Indonesian people during the dry season is fruitwatermelon.

Watermelon is very suitable for consumption during the dry season because 92 percent of the fruit contains water.

Not only that, watermelon also contains various nutrients that are important for the body such as vitamins A, C, B1, B5, B6, potassium, magnesium.

Here are some of the benefits of consuming watermelon in the dry season quoted fromEat This Not That.

Reduces muscle soreness

The amount of physical activity during the dry season can make you experience muscle pain.

Well, it turns out that watermelon can help reduce muscle pain because it contains an amino acid called citrulline.

According to a 2013 study, athletes who consumed watermelon juice experienced less muscle pain compared to those who only drank citrulline.

Reducing inflammation in the body

A body experiencing chronic inflammation can lead to various health problems including heart disease, Alzheimer's, and diabetes.

Watermelon is enriched with the antioxidants lycopene and vitamin C which can relieve inflammation in the body.

Not only that, these two ingredients also play an important role in reducing oxidative damage to cells due to free radicals.

Improves the digestive system

The water content in watermelon can hydrate the body so that it helps improve the digestive system.

This is also due to the fiber content in watermelon which helps in moving the stool from the digestive tract.

Unfortunately, there is one downside to watermelon, which is that it can trigger migraines in those who are prone to migraines.

This is based on a study in which 29.5 percent of 4,000 subjects experienced migraines after consuming watermelon.

Apart from watermelon, several other fruits such as pineapple, passion fruit and bananas can also trigger migraines.