Watermelon, which consists of almost all water, meets the body's fluid needs, and thanks to the high amount of vitamins and minerals it contains, it provides many benefits from protecting heart health to muscle pain, rejuvenating the skin and strengthening the hair. Nutrition and Diet Specialist İpek Ertan explained the benefits of watermelon, but warned that "don't eat the seeds".
In addition to being low in calories, it also helps to lose weight because it has the feature of keeping it full. But beware! Due to its high sugar content, it is necessary to pay attention to the portion amount of watermelon. Although watermelon looks like an innocent fruit, it has fruit sugar in it.
It is a fruit with a high glycemic index due to its low fiber content. Therefore, consuming more than one serving in diabetic people leads to a rapid rise in blood sugar. Consuming a protein source such as a slice of cheese while consuming watermelon makes it easier to control blood sugar balance.
It meets the body's fluid needs.
92 percent of the composition of watermelon consists of water. At the same time, thanks to its electrolyte content, it is considered one of the healthiest snacks we can consume to prevent water loss in our body.
Contains compounds that help prevent cancer
Watermelon is a fruit rich in antioxidants. The lycopene antioxidant it contains has a strengthening effect on the immune system. It also lowers the number of insulin-like growth factor (IGF), a protein involved in cell division, in our body. This is said to reduce the risk of cancer. In addition, the vitamin C it contains can prevent the formation of free radicals that cause the development of cancer cells in the body.
Helps protect heart health
Various studies show that lycopene can help lower cholesterol and blood pressure. Watermelon also helps to minimize the damage that cholesterol can do to the body, especially to the blood vessels. It also contains citrulline, an amino acid that can increase nitric oxide levels in the body. Nitric oxide helps dilate blood vessels and, with this effect, lowers blood pressure.
It can relieve muscle pain
Citrulline, an amino acid found in the nutritional composition of watermelon, can relieve muscle pain. A glass of watermelon juice immediately after sports can be beneficial in reducing muscle pain and in recovery after training.
It rejuvenates the skin
. While vitamin C contributes to a younger appearance by increasing collagen production, it softens the skin surface and makes it look more lively, and prevents the formation of wrinkles. It also helps to lighten dark under-eye circles. Vitamin A also comes to the fore with its feature that rejuvenates the skin, prevents the formation of wrinkles and clears blemishes.
Strengthens
hair Vitamins A and C also have a significant effect on hair. Vitamin C strengthens hair by helping collagen to be built in our body. Vitamin A also helps maintain hair health with its antioxidant properties. It is especially useful in reducing the abrasive effects of the sun.
An ideal food for weight loss
Watermelon contains plenty of water and little fiber. The combination of fiber and water both makes you feel full and is effective in the functioning of the intestines. It can be used both in main meals and snacks in diets, provided that portion control is provided.
Contributes to the reduction of inflammation
Watermelon is a food rich in anti-inflammatory antioxidants lycopene and vitamin C. These ingredients help reduce inflammation.
Pay attention to 5 rules when consuming watermelon!
• If you prefer a snack, consume the watermelon at the earliest 2 hours after meals. This prevents both the blood sugar to be balanced and the digestive
system to be overloaded.
• If you are going to consume barber with a meal, reduce the amount of bread at that meal. Because both foods are in the carbohydrate group, their consumption at the same meal increases the carbohydrate load of the meal, and as a result, it makes weight control difficult.
• As the watermelon matures too much, the middle parts of the watermelon begin to deteriorate and rot. If you feel a bad odor or a sour taste when cut, never eat it.
• It is a perishable fruit because of its high water content and low acidity. Therefore, after cutting, do not store in the refrigerator for more than 3 days.
• Since the seeds of the watermelon cannot be digested, it is beneficial not to consume too much, you can remove the shells of the seeds and eat them.
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