by The National Library of Medicine of the United States (MedlinePlus) ensures that a balanced diet is one that incorporates fruits and vegetables, where beans, broccoli, zucchini, among others, stand out.
“Many studies have shown that eating lots of vegetables is extremely healthy and it is recommended to eat 3 to 5 servings each day”, can be read in the last revised report in December 2022.
He even qualifies fruits as those foods rich in minerals and vitamins, in which you can highlight the sideburn or as it is also known, the watermelon, According to an article published by your health and reviewed by Tatiana Zanin, being rich in water helps combat various conditions such as fluid retention, in turn improving digestion.
Benefits of eating watermelon
The website ensures that it is a diuretic food that has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anticancer and even antihypertensive properties, so it has the ability to:
Reduce the risk of kidney stones
MedlinePlus specifies that kidney stones are due to the crystallization of substances found in the urine, which can be eliminated naturally by drinking enough water. Symptoms associated with this condition include: vomiting, foul-smelling urine, burning to urinate, and/or back pain.
It is then that The diuretic compounds of watermelon collaborate by cleaning the kidneys, and therefore, the urine, which also thanks to steroids and alkanes, reduces the risk of the formation of these stones.
Prevent premature aging
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) explains that free radicals are molecules that sometimes “accumulate in cells and damage other molecules.”
Therefore, according to your health, Watermelon, being composed of antioxidants such as lycopene, can not only hydrate the skin, but rather neutralize free radicals and even with a protective effect take care of it from UV rays.
Improve intestinal transit
As mentioned above, this fruit improves digestion thanks to the fact that it hydrates the stool, fighting constipation. Besides, Containing fiber and a low calorie index, watermelon favors those who want to lose weight.
The scientific articleEffects of citrulline supplementation on exercise performance in humans: a review of the current literature. led by Adán M González and Eric T. Trexler, points out that watermelon containing citrulline can also improve physical performance.
In addition, the web portal mentions that this fruit is composed of some other nutrients such as potassium and magnesium, since it has the ability to combat cramps that occur from exercise, reducing the risk of muscle weakness.
When should you not eat sideburns?
Although the list is extensive about the benefits of consuming sideburns, there is certainly a negative popular belief about its nocturnal intake, which is believed to cause indigestion, further; however, GastroLabWeb refutes this popular statement, but suggests consuming adequate portions, at any time of the day.
It turns out that watermelon when consumed excessively can affect intestinal transit because it impacts gastric juices, making digestion slower.
line followed, lies another myth in which it is ensured that the consumption of milk accompanied by watermelon induces diarrhea, so the mentioned website ensures that this does not happen. Like any other type of food or fruit, the sideburn can perfectly be consumed in milk or water. However, it is advisable to consult a health professional before regular intake.
Finally, Botanical online It is advised not to consume excessively for those with chronic renal failure because these people must follow a diet with low potassium levels.
