Eat watermelon in moderation. Eating too much will make you fat. Watermelon is not particularly high in sugar, although it is quite sweet. The sugar content of watermelon is generally around 4%. Relatively speaking, the sugar content of watermelon may be slightly higher, ranging from 5 to 6%, etc. However, because watermelon has a relatively large water content, we usually eat more, which can easily lead to overeating. Moreover, if we eat a large amount of watermelon, due to its large size, it will increase our appetite, which means it will increase our appetite. It is recommended not to eat in large quantities.
Benefits of moderate consumption of watermelon:
1. Watermelon is cold in nature and sweet in taste. It is directed to the heart, stomach and bladder meridian. It has the effects of clearing away heat and relieving summer heat, producing body fluids and quenching thirst, diuresis and relieving troubles. , mainly used to treat chest and diaphragm gas blockage, fullness and discomfort, difficulty in urination, mouth and nose sores, summer heat, heat stroke, and hangover poisoning.
2. Watermelon has the functions of promoting body fluids, relieving irritability, quenching thirst, relieving summer heat, clearing the lungs and stomach, promoting urination, aiding digestion and promoting metabolism. It is a food and drink that can nourish and replenish the body. It is suitable for It is suitable for people with high blood pressure, hepatitis, nephritis, pyelonephritis, jaundice, cholecystitis, edema and edema, heat stroke, fever, excessive sweating and thirst. Pregnant women can take appropriate amounts to relieve edema during pregnancy.
3. The sugar, salt, acid and other substances contained in watermelon can treat nephritis and lower blood pressure.
4. Watermelon is also a natural beauty fruit. Watermelon juice contains citrulline and other amino acids with skin physiological activity, which are easily absorbed by the skin, moisturize facial skin, protect against sun exposure, and whiten. Whether you are pregnant or breastfeeding, female friends can wipe their face with melon juice when eating watermelon, or cut off the outer green skin of the watermelon and use the inner white skin to cut into thin slices and apply it for 15 minutes, which can increase the appearance of skin. Elasticity, reduces wrinkles and adds shine.