Watermelon is loaded with many of nature’s most important antioxidants. It’s an excellent source of vitamin A, B6, and C. A cup of fresh watermelon delivers 24.3% of the daily recommended value for vitamin C and 11.1% of vitamin A. Vitamin A boosts the immune system and prevents night blindness. Vitamin C bolsters the immune system to protect against infections. Watermelon is also a significant source of vitamins B6 and B1 -- necessary for producing energy. Vitamin B6 is used by the body to manufacture brain chemicals (neurotransmitters), such as serotonin, melatonin, and dopamine.

Watermelon is also an excellent source of potassium and magnesium. It’s also the best source of lycopene, the most powerful scavenger of free radicals -- beating even tomatoes. And because watermelon is 92%, it’s also lower in calories than other fruits; a cup contains only 48 calories. You’ll feel full while hydrating your body.

Scientists have also found that watermelon is also an excellent source of citrulline, an amino acid that the body uses to make arginine, another amino acid that boosts the body’s immune system so that wounds heal faster. Arginine is also good for the heart and the circulatory system. Scientists have found that it dilates the blood vessels, which is exactly what erectile dysfunction drugs do.

But picking the perfect watermelon can be a challenge. Thankfully, Sundia eliminates the guesswork. When you buy a watermelon branded with the Sundia label, you can be confident that you’re getting a fruit that wasn’t picked before its time.