Holding a chilled watermelon in your arms in the summer is a favorite for many people. But think about it, spoonful by spoonful, without realizing it, you can finish a 10-15 pound watermelon. Obviously, from the perspective of controlling the amount of food, it is not very good. So how should we eat watermelon? Let me explain it to you!
The correct way to eat watermelon
1. Cut it into pieces and eat in controlled portions
Remember how many pieces you took, so it's not so easy to go overboard.
Of course, if you have strong self-control, you can eat it however you want. But in order to be a qualified "watermelon eater," it's worth understanding some details.
2. One watermelon = six bowls of rice
Afraid of gaining weight? Don't worry.
It's a bit exaggerated, the calorie content of watermelon is not that high.
Watermelon has a very high water content. 100 grams of watermelon flesh without the rind is mostly water, about 30 calories in total, which is the same level as strawberries. Apples, oranges, and kiwis have much higher sugar and calorie content.
What is the recommended amount to eat at once
1. It's better to eat 1/4 of a regular 8-10 pound watermelon at once.
2. If you have blood sugar problems, then eating 100 grams (about 2 ounces) at once will have a smaller impact on blood sugar (assuming other foods are not excessive).
In fact, this amount of watermelon (2-3 pounds) may seem like a lot, but it's only about 150-200 calories, which is about the same as a small bowl of white rice, not bad.
The only problem is - you don't feel full after eating watermelon.
If you are a big eater and still want to have some watermelon after a meal, and once you start eating, you just can't stop...then it's really easy to exceed the calories of 6 bowls of rice.
[Should you eat watermelon directly or drink watermelon juice]
Eating watermelon directly is better.
Although the sugar content of watermelon is not high, its glycemic index is far ahead among fruits (72), not only surpassing other fruits (apples are 36, grapes are 56), but also comparable to some staple foods (white rice is 83, millet porridge is 62).
If you juice watermelon, the blood sugar response will be higher and it will be easier to overeat.
Many overweight and obese people have poor blood sugar control and have trouble losing weight, so:
You can eat watermelon, but it is not recommended to drink watermelon juice.
Unless you only drink a little each time. (The key is to not give in to your cravings, it's hard!)
Can you eat watermelon rind?
Yes, you can.
In fact, watermelon rind, like winter melon rind, can be used in cooking. Because watermelon rind contains almost no sugar, it is high in dietary fiber and very low in calories, so it is quite filling and quite healthy.
Dishes like pickled watermelon rind, stir-fried watermelon rind, and watermelon rind soup are all worth trying, and they really don't taste like weird dishes.
