Dr. Lyubov Loringel shared tips that will help you choose not only a tasty watermelon, but also not harmful to health.
August 3 is World Watermelon Day . There is a good reason to taste the favorite summer berry. Did you know that watermelon is a berry?
“Watermelon is not only a tasty berry, but also a healthy one. It consists of 90% water, contains vitamins A, C, B1, B2, PP, folic acid, as well as trace elements magnesium, potassium, zinc, iron, manganese, copper. About 6% of sugar is fructose. It is the leader in the amount of lycopene, the strongest antioxidant. It has a strong diuretic and choleretic effect, ”says the doctor.
When choosing a watermelon, look at the tails. Give preference to dry tails, the sound when tapping a watermelon should be deaf.
Next, we look at the peel. It must be whole, the presence of a yellow spot is also an obligatory sign of watermelon quality.
Try to buy watermelons in large retail chains. There is a higher chance that watermelons have been tested for nitrates and pesticides.
Ask the seller to show the examination certificate. The amount of nitrates should not exceed 60 g per kg.
Do not buy watermelons near the road. They absorb exhaust gases, it is easy to get poisoned with such a watermelon. Before use, be sure to wash the watermelon well, you can use a special detergent for fruits.
How to check if watermelon is dangerous for health? This is especially important if you plan to give it to a child. Cut off a piece of pulp and crumble in a glass of water. After 10-15 minutes, see if the water is colored. If the liquid of the herd is red or purple, you should not eat such a watermelon. It contains 100% synthetic dye. If the water turns a little pink, you can eat such a watermelon.
To prevent fermentation processes in the intestines, eat watermelon in separate snacks, without mixing it with other meals. Up to 500 g of watermelon is allowed in the first snack, up to 200 g in the second. These norms are suitable even for those who lose weight.
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Through half an hour after drinking watermelon, it is recommended to drink one and a half to two glasses of water. This will help reduce the concentration of sugar in the blood.
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If you have kidney stones, then be careful with watermelon. 
Lyubov Loringel Health Therapist