Is eating watermelon good for you?
By Suzieqmom
@Suzieqmom (2755)
United States
August 29, 2011 2:20pm CST
I had always heard that, while watermelon is tasty, it has little in the way of nutritional value, other than being a diuretic. However, a friend recently mentioned that watermelon is one of the healthiest foods you can eat. Does anyone know what the health benefits of watermelon are? Since my kids love watermelon, it would be great if they are getting lots of benefit from it, too!
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@nezavisima (7408)
• Bulgaria
31 Aug 11
watermelon is good for kidneys friend.
I also give my kids a watermelon, they love it.
Give your children it is useful and thus get my hands on because watermelon contains no harmful substances in them.
nice day!
@Suzieqmom (2755)
• United States
1 Sep 11
Thanks! I knew watermelon was a natural diuretic, so it makes sense that it would be good for your kidneys. We'll keep eating it, for sure!
@jillhill (37353)
• United States
29 Aug 11
I really don't know either but I have heard the same. I do like a little watermelon once in a while...but for some reason it seems to give me an after taste that I don't really like...anyway..at least eating a little is good for you and at least it is healthy!
@Suzieqmom (2755)
• United States
30 Aug 11
Hhmmm. . .maybe your body has an intolerance to it? My husband has begun developing allergies to some fruits, after years with no problems. I like it, especially in the summer. I do try and have my family eat a wide variety of fruits and veggies, but some (like watermelon) are easier to get them to eat than others. So if it does have a lot of nutritional benefits (which apparently it does) then so much the better, since we eat more of it than some other fruits!
@Suzieqmom (2755)
• United States
30 Aug 11
I know some people do eat the rind, and I have had it (pickled in a sweet sauce, which clearly reduces the health benefits). I don't expect the kids to worry about the nutritional value, but, as the mom, I tend to think about things like this. . . 
@bessyjanmayi (278)
• Philippines
1 Sep 11
Watermelon contains a lot of water. Water is very important in our body because it washes toxin. It excretes toxins through our kidneys. It is a very good fruit to prevent skin dryness. It is a good source of vitamins and minerals.
