Eating watermelon to reduce fat and lose weight also helps to eliminate edema.

Speaking of the most popular fruit in summer, watermelon is definitely on the list. It can quench thirst, relieve summer heat and induce diuresis. In addition, because watermelon is not high in calories, some people will lose weight by eating watermelon. However, although watermelon is mostly water, there are some small places to pay attention to when eating, and the fructose content is not low, so people with certain diseases are not suitable for eating too much.

Watermelon is rich in water, which can quench thirst, induce diuresis and reduce swelling, making it the first choice for summer fruits. (Photography/Huang Zhiwen) Watermelon diuresis to eliminate edema

In the past, there were 10 kinds of cheap nutritious fruits published in the United States, and the top three were watermelon, plum and orange. Watermelon is not only economical, but also contains almost no fat. More than 94% of the fat is composed of water, and only 3 1 calorie per100g of watermelon. In addition, potassium in watermelon has a strong diuretic effect, which can promote water metabolism and improve urination and edema.

The rich amino acid "citrulline" can help break down fat and increase body muscle mass, so many people will eat watermelon as a slimming fruit. However, it should be noted that watermelon belongs to cold fruit. It is best to eat only about two bowls a day, and one bowl is about 60~65 calories. In 200 1 year, a study by KFC University in the United States pointed out that drinking watermelon juice can reduce the accumulation of fat on blood vessel wall, reduce atherosclerotic plaques in blood vessels and reduce cholesterol concentration, which shows that watermelon juice also has a significant protective effect on cardiovascular system.

People with diabetes and poor renal function should eat less.

But the glucose and fructose components of watermelon will increase insulin. If diabetics eat too many watermelons in a short time, not only will their blood sugar rise, but their metabolism may also be disordered, which is not good for their health. In addition, people with kidney function problems have poor urination and water metabolism. If you eat watermelon that accelerates diuresis again, water will accumulate in the lower body and cannot be discharged, causing edema in the lower limbs.

Weight loss juice recommendation: watermelon tomato juice

Watermelon and tomato are common fruits to lose weight. Make watermelon tomato juice together, which contains a lot of dietary fiber, which can make the body lighter and prevent heatstroke. Practice: Squeeze watermelon juice with a juicer, blanch tomatoes with boiling water, peel, chop and remove seeds, squeeze out juice, and drink after mixing the two juices evenly.