Sweet watermelon is loved by many for its delicious flesh, quenching thirst. Few people want to eat a piece of sweet fruit at the end of summer, when the season of this fruit begins. We learn how a watermelon can be useful for a woman’s body, what harm and contraindications to its use can be, how it can be used.

Calorie content and chemical composition

Consider the calorie content and nutritional value of 100 g of watermelon pulp:

Vitamins:

Minerals:

Watermelon Properties for Women

Watermelon pulp is not only tasty, but also benefits the female body. It is recommended to include it in the season for healing, but sometimes the consumption of this product can be harmful. When breastfeeding, it should be treated with caution and in any case, you must abandon the product with signs of an excess of nitrates. Only quality, properly grown fruits will bring benefits.

Did you know? In the Russian city of Kamyshin, festivals dedicated to watermelon are held. The main event of these celebrations is the Watermelon Parade, in which about 4 thousand people participate.

Benefits and healing properties

Watermelon pulp has a rich composition, and more than 90% of it consists of pure water. It has a good effect on metabolic processes, has a diuretic, choleretic and laxative effect, relieves fever and suppresses inflammation.

This product will be useful for the health of pregnant women, because it will supply the developing fetus with a lot of the substances he needs, including folic acid (vitamin B9). It is especially useful in the first trimester, when there is a laying of the basic systems of the baby's body. At this time, it will help to cope with toxicosis and contribute to detoxification of the body.

Iron contained in watermelon pulp will maintain the necessary level of hemoglobin. It will help fight constipation and relieve swelling, but it is better not to eat it at night. The fact is that the fetal pressure on the bladder causes frequent urination, and watermelon rich in water and having a diuretic effect aggravates this condition.

Important! Anti-nitrate protection is formed in babies not earlier than a year of life, and all harmful substances easily enter breast milk.

This product will also be useful to nursing mothers, provided that the baby is not allergic to this product and colic. In addition, you must choose a safe quality product so as not to harm the child.

Watermelon pulp is used in home cosmetics and nourishes, moisturizes and tones the skin well. Its low calorie content, the ability to remove excess water and improve metabolism leads to the loss of extra pounds, so this fruit can be used for weight loss.

Thanks to sugars and other useful substances, it gives strength and supports the body, improves mood with limited nutrition. There are watermelon mono-diets, the duration of which can take from two days to a couple of weeks. In them, watermelon pulp is consumed during the day at the rate of 1 kg of watermelon for every 10 kg of weight.

They leave it gradually, adhering to the consumption of low-calorie food products and eating a piece of this fruit instead of dinner. Some nutritionists recommend using a mono-diet only two days a week. To sit on a watermelon diet should be those women who have no contraindications to this product.

Contraindications and harm

This product should be used with caution in case of diarrhea, bloating and colic. Diabetics should be consulted with a doctor about taking this product, because watermelon has a high glycemic index (75) and contains sugar.

Important! Nitrates are converted in the human body into nitrites, causing damage to the cardiovascular and nervous system. Nitrite poisoning manifests itself 4-6 hours after consuming low-quality watermelon and is manifested by nausea, diarrhea, fever, abdominal pain and weakness.

• There are such contraindications to the use of watermelons:
• allergic to the product;
• moving kidney stones;
• exacerbation of gastrointestinal diseases;
• pancreatitis
• problems preventing the outflow of urine.

This plant has the property of excessive accumulation of nitrates, and non-compliance with the norms of applying mineral fertilizers leads to such an overabundance that poisoning by this product is not uncommon. It is recommended to consume watermelon in season and avoid fruits with the following symptoms - yellowish and somewhat hard veins, polished section without grains. The pulp of a nitrate fruit, dipped in water, will color it in bright red and pink tones.

Sometimes poisoning occurs due to a violation of sanitary standards, because sweet pulp is a breeding ground for harmful bacteria, so you should buy a watermelon without damage and cuts, not lying down, wash it well with soap after purchase. A substandard product is especially dangerous for pregnant and lactating women, because they risk not only their health.

Application features

With the help of a watermelon, you can improve your health, make cosmetic masks or just eat it fresh or in various dishes.

In folk medicine

Watermelon has many medicinal properties that are used in traditional medicine. This product is indicated for diseases of the liver, gall bladder, as a diuretic, against edema, and cardiac abnormalities.

Did you know? Watermelon was grown in ancient Egypt. Watermelon seeds were found in the tomb of the pharaoh Tutankhamun. The image of this juicy berry was in many papyri with recipes in the field of medicine.

Due to the presence of folic acid and iron, watermelon is very useful for blood diseases (anemia). With anemia, it is eaten as often as possible. This juicy berry perfectly removes harmful cholesterol, so it is often used to treat hypertension, it is useful for gout and arthritis.

A large amount of fiber contained in watermelon stimulates the activity of the intestine, which improves the digestive process, so it helps with constipation. For the treatment of cholelithiasis, watermelon crusts are used. The crusts are dried and crushed with a blender. Then 5 table. tablespoons boiled in 1 liter of boiled water for half an hour on a quiet fire. The resulting mixture is infused for 40 minutes and filtered through a strainer. Broth drink 250 ml for 20 minutes before eating 4-5 times a day. You can use the same recipe to treat gastritis and colitis.

Traditional medicine uses the so-called “watermelon milk” to treat a fever and inflammatory processes in the urinary tract. The recipe for its manufacture is simple and available at home. To prepare it, watermelon seeds are crushed (in a mortar or a blender), and then mixed with cool water in a ratio of 1 to 10 to obtain a mixture similar to milk. Mix sugar to taste. The mixture is filtered through cheesecloth and consumed in 1 teaspoon 5-6 times a day.

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In cosmetology

Watermelon is an excellent cosmetic skin care product. Masks are made from its juice or pulp. They perfectly tone, moisturize the skin and make it supple. To do this, it is enough to apply watermelon juice on the skin of the face and neck, and then wash it off after 10-15 minutes.

Watermelon juice can be frozen in ice tins. Then, with such frozen pieces, you should wipe the skin of the face - this perfectly tightens the skin. Against excessive pigmentation, milk from watermelon seeds helps well. It is applied to the face, and washed off after a while. How to cook it, it was said earlier. When caring for hair, you can also use this juicy berry. For this, several small pieces of pulp are crushed and thoroughly mixed with 1 teaspoon. spoon of almond oil (you can also use olive, coconut, burdock oil).

After the mixture is applied to the hair and scalp, put on a cap of polyethylene and warm the head with a towel. After 20-25 minutes, the mask is washed off with shampoo. This procedure moisturizes, nourishes, and makes hair shiny.

Did you know? The largest watermelon in the world reached 122 kg. This result was recorded by the Americans in 2005 and entered into the Guinness Book of Records.

In cooking

Watermelon pulp is mainly eaten as a ready-made dessert. Its pleasant, refreshing taste does not need any additives, but it is used not only fresh. From this berry, you can make a pastille or boil a nadek (watermelon honey), and you can make refreshing juice from the pulp. It can also be frozen as ice for cocktails and drinks. Alcoholic drinks prepared with such ice are very popular - especially “Drunk Watermelon” and “Kryushon”.

This product can also be prepared for the winter. To do this, it is canned in three-liter jars. Previously, the watermelon is being prepared for further use - it is cut into pieces so that they fit comfortably into the container. Soaked or salted watermelon pieces in a bucket are tasty.

For fermentation, you can use a fairly spacious pan. This is a great appetizer for meat or fish dishes. Barrel owners (wooden or food plastic) can prepare a soaked product from whole fruits. As an ingredient, it is part of some salads made from fruits, vegetables, and meat. Delicious candied fruits and jam are made from watermelon crusts.

Watermelon is a healthy and tasty product that can not only be consumed and harvested, but also used to treat certain problems. It will be useful to women, including those who want to lose weight and pregnant women, but the choice of product should be approached responsibly. Special care should be taken by lactating women.