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Benefits of Apples & Watermelon to the Body
Vitamin A
Apples and watermelons are sources of vitamin A, a family of compounds called retinoids. Several retinoids have the ability to bind to proteins, called receptors, found on the surface of your cells, and retinoids interact with these receptors to guide your cells' behavior. Through this communication, vitamin A helps guide skin and bone cell development, helping to maintain the health of these tissues, and also allows for retinal function. A cup of diced watermelon and one large apple provide about 42 percent of the daily vitamin A intake requirements for women, or 33 percent of the intake requirements for men.
Vitamin C
Like many fruits and vegetables, both apples and watermelons provide a source of vitamin C, also called ascorbic acid. Vitamin C maintains the integrity of tissues by contributing to the production of new collagen molecules. Collagen, a structural protein, provides strength and elasticity to a variety of tissues, including your blood vessels, skin, cartilage, bones, teeth and tendons. Scurvy, the condition associated with vitamin C deficiency, leads to a breakdown of these tissues, causing symptoms including tooth loss and skin tearing. Women and men require 75 and 90 milligrams of ascorbic acid daily, respectively, according to the Linus Pauling Institute, and consuming 1 cup of diced watermelon and one large apple boosts your intake by 22.6 milligrams.
Water Content
An often-overlooked aspect of health is hydration level, and consuming watermelons and apples provide rich sources of water. Failure to consume enough water proves harmful -- low hydration levels lead to low blood pressure and a rapid heartbeat, while severe dehydration can cause electrolyte imbalances or even death. If you have trouble drinking enough fluids throughout the day, consider snacking on watermelon and apple -- 1 cup of diced watermelon and one large apple provide almost 8 ounces of water.
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