If you're looking for a legitimately healthy
way to snack on your weight loss program, consider watermelon.
To stave off those sweet tooth cravings, watermelon represents
an exceptional weight-control bonus. Watermelon has so many
dietary incentives. For starters, a cup of watermelon weighs
in at 47+ calories. Compared to other fruits, watermelon is
the least sugar concentrated. Here are a few other vital facts
and stats to consider adding watermelon to your weight loss
program:
Although,
cold watermelon is a thirst quenching as a glass of water,
it has less nutritional value than warm ones.
Similar
to tomatoes, watermelon offers a rich source of lycopene (an
antioxidant phytochemical)
(According
to research reports released by the USDA, watermelon at room
temperature contains the highest level of beta-carotene and
lycopene.
Cantaloupe
kiwi oranges, strawberries, and honeydew melon contain more
vitamin C than watermelon.
Watermelon
is considered healthy because it contains a rich amount of
lycopene associated with the prevention of heart disease as
well as certain cancers.
The beta-carotene
found in watermelons converts to vitamin A. Once it is metabolized,
it is used by the body.
Watermelons
are members of the Cucurbitaceae family
Cultivated
via vines, the watermelon family of Cucurbitaceaes include
pumpkin, squash, tomatoes cantaloupe
and other plants.
Watermelons
range between two and ninety pounds.
Weight
loss tip: Instead of breaking your diet with cookies, cake,
ice cream or other empty calorie snacks, grab a slice of watermelon.
This can be over a 100 calorie savings. Watermelon is also
delicious when mixed with other fruits. To maximize the nutritional
diversity and benefit of eating watermelon, chop up other
tasty fruits (kiwi, strawberries, cantaloupe, bananas, grapes,
cherries, honey dew melon).
