Nutritionists and health professionals have recognized watermelon’s health properties because it is naturally low in saturated fat, total fat and cholesterol. Do your heart well by eating watermelon, also an excellent source of vitamin C that helps to bolstering artery walls.

Recent published studies on the amino acid citrulline tell us that:

1. Watermelon consumption increases free arginine, which can help maintain cardiovascular function.
2. Eating watermelon can help maintain cardiovascular health.
3. Watermelon has amino acids that help maintain the arteries.
4. Watermelon amino acids can help maintain blood flow and heart health.

USDA Article on Citrulline and Heart Healthy Watermelon
USDA.gov: http://www.ars.usda.gov/is/pr/2007/070321.htm

A heart-healthy diet is one that is balanced; is low in saturated fat, cholesterol and sodium; is rich in fruits, vegetables and grains (which contain protective nutrients); and contains fish, lean poultry and lean meat.

Studies suggest that people who eat at least three servings of fruits and vegetables a day have a substantially lower risk of dying from stroke, heart disease and all other causes than people who eat no more than one serving a day. Scientists speculate that nutrients found in whole foods such as natural watermelon may provide benefits greater than those from supplements may.