What is healthier to eat in summer: watermelon or melon

26.07.2024 19:44

Watermelon and melon have slightly different health benefits, but it is not necessary to choose one over the other.

Nutritionists strongly recommend including both products in your diet.

Which is healthier: watermelon or melon

There is no particular point in comparing watermelon and melon; their beneficial properties differ only slightly.

Due to the large amount of water in their composition, watermelon and melon prevent dehydration, promote the removal of harmful substances from the body, improve digestion and skin condition.

Melon is worth choosing if you have vision problems or eye diseases.

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Melon contains lutein and zeaxanthin, which prevent age-related vision loss.

It is not recommended to eat watermelon and melon if you have kidney problems, diabetes, gastritis or stomach ulcers.

Author: Timur Khomichev Internet resource editor