Watermelon is a popular fruit to eat during the summer, and some people like to drink watermelon juice because of its refreshing and sweet taste. It is also known to have a cooling effect on the body. However, watermelon is high in sugar, so is drinking watermelon juice going to make you gain weight?
How many calories are in watermelon juice?
Watermelon is a fruit with a very high water content. If you are juicing pure watermelon without adding water, its calorie and nutritional content will be similar to that of whole watermelon. Here are the calorie values of watermelon which can be used as a reference for the calorie content of watermelon juice:
Calories: 25 kcal/100g;
Nutritional content: Carbohydrates 5.80g, Fat 0.10g, Protein 0.60g, Fiber 0.30g;
Does drinking watermelon juice make you gain weight?
No, it does not.
More than 99% of watermelon juice is water, and it contains a certain amount of potassium, which has a diuretic effect and can help eliminate edema-related obesity. The tannic acid in watermelon also helps in the rapid breakdown and burning of neutral fats, resulting in weight loss.
Although watermelon has a relatively high sugar content, its high water content also makes you feel full. Drinking 2-3 cups (200ml each) of watermelon juice per day will not pose a risk of weight gain.
When is the best time to drink watermelon juice?
In the afternoon at 4 o'clock.
4 o'clock in the afternoon is when metabolism is at its peak, and the body is more prone to dehydration. Drinking a cup of watermelon juice at this time can quickly provide energy and refresh the mind.
Note: Do not drink watermelon juice before meals as it may dilute stomach acid and affect digestion and absorption.
What should be noted when drinking watermelon juice?
1. Do not drink too much.
Although watermelon juice is not a food that causes weight gain, drinking too much can cause stomach distension, which may increase your appetite and unknowingly lead to weight gain.
2. Do not drink it ice-cold.
While ice-cold watermelon juice may taste better and feel more refreshing, it can also be harmful to the spleen and stomach, especially for young children and pregnant women, as it may cause diarrhea.
3. Drink it freshly squeezed.
In the hot summer weather, watermelon has a high sugar content, and once it is cut and juiced, it is prone to spoilage. To avoid the risk of diarrhea, it is best to drink the juice immediately after squeezing and not store it for too long.
