Eating watermelon can help reduce fat and lose weight and also help reduce edema

When it comes to the most popular fruit in summer, watermelon is definitely on the list. It contains a lot of water, which can quench thirst, relieve heat and act as a diuretic. In addition, since watermelon is not high in calories, some people eat it to lose weight. However, although watermelon is mostly water, there are some small things to be careful about when eating it. In addition, its fructose content is not low, so people with certain diseases should not eat too much.

Watermelon is rich in water, which can quench thirst, act as a diuretic and reduce edema, making it the first choice of summer fruit. (Photography by Huang Zhiwen)

Watermelon is diuretic and reduces edema

In the past, a study in the United States announced the top 10 cheap and nutritious fruits, the top three of which were watermelon, plums and oranges. In addition to being economical, watermelon contains almost no fat and is made up of more than 94% water. Every 100 grams of watermelon has only 31 calories. The potassium in watermelon has a strong diuretic effect, which can promote water metabolism, improve urination and reduce edema.

The rich amino acid "citrulline" can help break down fat and increase body muscle mass, so many people eat watermelon as a weight-loss fruit. But it should be noted that watermelon is a cold fruit, so it is best to only eat about two bowls a day, with one bowl containing about 60 to 65 calories. A study conducted by Kentucky University in the United States in 2001 pointed out that drinking watermelon juice can reduce the accumulation of fat in blood vessel walls, reduce the plaques in blood vessels, and reduce the cholesterol concentration, indicating that watermelon juice also plays a significant role in protecting the cardiovascular system.

People with diabetes or poor kidney function should eat less

However, the glucose and fructose components of watermelon will increase insulin. If people with diabetes eat too much watermelon in a short period of time, not only will their blood sugar rise, but it may also cause metabolic disorders in the patient's body, which is not good for their health. In addition, people with kidney problems are not very good at urinating and metabolizing water. If they eat watermelon which accelerates diuresis, the water will accumulate in the lower body and cannot be excreted, which will cause edema in the lower limbs.

Recommended juice for weight loss: watermelon tomato juice

Watermelon and tomato are both common fruits for weight loss. Making them into watermelon and tomato juice together contains a lot of dietary fiber, which can make the body lighter and prevent heatstroke. Method: Use a watermelon juicer to squeeze out the watermelon juice, blanch the tomatoes with boiling water, peel them, chop them and remove the seeds, squeeze out the juice, mix the two juices and drink.