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"Stomach Pain and Diarrhea": Doctors Talk About the Pros and Cons of Watermelon and Melon
07.08.2023 14:29
Fragrant and juicy melons and watermelons are many people's favorite summer treats. Such fruits can not only replace desserts, but even main meals on hot days.
But it is important not to overdo it with melons and watermelons in the diet, otherwise you can harm your health. In addition, it should be taken into account that in case of some diseases it is better to refuse such products.
Experts from the Doctor TV channel talked about the pros and cons of such fruits.
Rossiyskaya Gazeta writes about this in more detail.
Watermelon
The pulp contains many vitamins, for example, from group A, B, C, E, and also potassium, iron, phosphorus, etc. Dietary fiber in watermelon helps reduce cholesterol.
But it should be taken into account that it is also a diuretic.
If you eat a piece after a protein breakfast or lunch, you can provoke an attack of flatulence. You may also be bothered by diarrhea, bloating, and abdominal pain.
Those who have problems with the genitourinary system, as well as those who complain of severe pathologies of the pancreas and prostate gland, should not eat watermelon.
Melon
It is also rich in various vitamins and microelements that are beneficial for the body. Melon also produces serotonin, which perfectly satisfies the feeling of hunger.
But you will have to give up such a delicacy if you have gastrointestinal diseases or diabetes. The fact is that even a 200-gram piece can cause diarrhea in this case.
