Eating an average slice of approximately 200 g of watermelon for 6 consecutive weeks is a good way to normalize blood pressure, being a great addition to the use of the medicines indicated by the cardiologist, but it is not for diabetics because the watermelon is very sweet.
The main substances in watermelon that are responsible for this benefit are L-citrulline, potassium and magnesium which are good for both high blood pressure and low blood pressure. But in addition watermelon is also rich in vitamins A, B1, B2, B3 and calcium, phosphorus and lycopene, great for nourishing and purifying the body.
Amount needed to lower the pressure
For watermelon to normalize blood pressure it is important to consume at least 1 glass of juice with 200 ml of watermelon daily. In addition to the red part of the watermelon, the light green part, which forms the inside of the skin is also rich in nutrients and should be used whenever possible. Those who don't like the taste can use this part to make the juice.
How to make the juice:
To prepare a watermelon juice you can beat just the necessary amount of the watermelon in a blender or other grinder to make the juice. If you want more flavor, you can add lemon or orange, for example. You can beat with or without seeds, because they are not harmful.
Another strategy that also contributes to regulating blood pressure is to consume diuretic foods daily, because they are also rich in potassium, such as watercress, celery, parsley, cucumber, beets and tomatoes. Check out other examples here.
