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He’s definitely helpful. But, unfortunately, not for everyone and not always.
Now everyone’s favorite season of selling watermelons begins. Many are eagerly awaiting the appearance of a striped berry in order to go on a diet, in the old fashioned way to “flush the kidneys”, and just enjoy themselves. But who knows that lard, it turns out, is not shown to everyone. We asked a specialist who should be careful with their favorite summer berry.
Who can not
Since watermelon has diuretic properties, it should not be carried away by people suffering from disorders of the genitourinary system and having kidney stones. Otherwise, its use can cause movement of stones and renal colic.
The risk group also includes those with heart problems.
“In general, to avoid misunderstandings, I advise you to first eat a small piece before a watermelon meal and see how your stomach will react to it.. If painful sensations appear, then it is better to give up the berries, ”says our expert.
When…
Watermelon should not be eaten immediately before and after meals. You need to wait two hours after eating to give it time to digest.
…And How
Watermelon should not be mixed with other foods in order not to provoke digestive problems.
“Let me remind you that 15 percent of watermelon consists of sugars (fructose, glucose, sucrose), so they should not get carried away by those who are on a diet. There are 100 calories in 38 grams of pulp. If you eat only watermelon all day, then you can easily exceed the daily calorie intake. Therefore, it is best for them to replace an afternoon snack or also dinner, ”adds the nutritionist.
Who can
Pregnant
“Watermelon is useful” first of all “for expectant mothers, – says Elena Aseeva. — It contains folic acid, which is involved in building the baby’s nervous system. “
I must say that many berries and fruits are inferior to watermelon in this. In addition to being tasty, it is also easily absorbed by the body and contains many other trace elements: fiber, vitamins A and C, iron, calcium, magnesium, sodium. Therefore, pregnant women need to have striped berries in their diet.
With gastritis
Gastritis occurs when the stomach lining becomes inflamed. So that this ailment does not bring suffering, the patient is prescribed a special diet. It also includes watermelon pulp, which cannot negatively affect the acidity of the body. Thanks to its properties, it helps the body to gently remove toxins and cleanses the kidneys.
With anemia
I repeat that watermelon contains iron, so it will be useful for those who are deficient in this element.
For Children
They need to include this fruit in their diet. It helps to strengthen the immune system. Vitamin C is important to resist various infections, which will be more than enough in the fall.
How to choose?
It is by August that the watermelons begin to ripen themselves. Previously, you can easily run into a nitrate fruit. To test the pulp for chemicals, dip the slice in a glass of water. If there is nothing superfluous in the watermelon, the water will simply become cloudy. If the berry is full of nitrates or worse, the water will turn red.
Tap the watermelon. If it makes a sonorous sound, then it is ripe.
Buy with dry ponytail only. Green indicates that the watermelon was picked unripe.
The brighter the speck on the “belly” of the watermelon – the place with which it lay on the ground – the more ripe it is.
Find 11 more ways to choose a ripe watermelon HERE.