Watermelon

Question
What's your take on watermelon? I love it and I've searched online the calorie content. They say 86 cals for a wedge and 46 for 1 cup diced. I still can't quite calculate the amount. I love it, so I eat a huge wedge. I am trying to stay on a low calorie diet..approx 1200 cals a day. Just curious what you thought about watermelon and it's effects on a diet.

Answer
Hello Julie!

   Watermelon is excellent for weight loss.  Low in calories, fat, sodium, and cholesterol-free, Watermelon contains a generous amount of vitamin C, some vitamin A and beta-carotene. Offering some fiber, there are also fairly nice amounts of potassium and magnesium.

Eating five daily servings of fruits and vegetables lowers the chances of cancer. A recent study found that eating nine or ten daily servings of fruits and vegetables, combined with three servings of low-fat dairy products, were effective in lowering blood pressure.

-George Rapitis, Bsc. Nutritionist
www.juiceblend.com

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