This fruit tastes so sweet and has such a low glycemic load that diabetics can eat it too?
In summer, when the sun is blazing and the heat is unbearable, there is nothing as refreshing as cutting a chilled watermelon and enjoying the coolness and sweetness. Watermelon, known as the “king of summer fruits” reputation, is not only a summer magic weapon, but also one of the world’s five major fruits, loved by people around the world. In China, the cultivation of watermelon has a long history, as early as the Jin and Yuan dynasties have been introduced, and now it has become the world’s highest watermelon production and consumption of countries. Beijing, as the city with the largest consumption of watermelon in the country, sets off a wave of “melon eating” every summer, and the “Hometown of Watermelon in China” located in Panggezhuang Township, Daxing District, Beijing, is famous for its sweet and delicious watermelon.
The charm of watermelon lies not only in its water content of more than 90%, but also in its rich nutritional value. In addition to the familiar vitamin C, dietary fiber, potassium, magnesium and other nutrients, watermelon also contains a powerful antioxidant – lycopene. It may surprise you to know that the lycopene content in watermelon is even higher and better absorbed than tomatoes! Studies have shown that red-fleshed watermelon varieties contain up to 3.3-10mg/100g of lycopene, compared to only 2.57mg/100g in raw tomatoes. even more surprisingly, the lycopene in watermelon is more readily absorbed into the body, and is up to 40% more effective than that of tomatoes. Lycopene has many health benefits, it can prevent cardiovascular disease, regulate blood pressure, protect the prostate and heart, care for the skin, prevent osteoporosis, and even reduce the risk of many types of cancer.
For people pursuing a healthy lifestyle, the low calorie content of watermelon is even more irresistible. Each 100 grams of watermelon contains only 31kcal calories, some varieties are even lower, such as Zhengzhou three calories only 26kcal/100g, less than half of the apple. Therefore, even in the hot summer, you can enjoy the sweetness of watermelon without worrying about getting out of shape.
Perhaps you have found that the chilled watermelon will be more sweet, this is not your illusion, but fructose in the “magic”. Watermelon is rich in fructose, and fructose has a “cold sweet” characteristics, in the environment below 40 ℃, the lower the temperature, the higher the sweetness. Therefore, when you put the watermelon into the refrigerator, when it becomes cold and refreshing, it is the time for fructose to release its maximum sweetness.
For people with diabetes, watermelon may seem like a “sweet no-no”. However, this is not the case. Although watermelon is a high GI (Glycemic Index) fruit, the key indicator that determines its impact on blood glucose is the GL (Glycemic Load). foods with a GL of less than 10 have a lesser impact on blood glucose. It is calculated that the GL value of every 100 grams of watermelon is only 4.8, which is a low GL food. Even if 200 grams of watermelon is consumed, the GL value is only 9.5, which does not have a great impact on blood glucose. Therefore, diabetics can also enjoy the flavor of watermelon in moderation. Of course, in order to better control blood sugar, it is recommended to arrange watermelon as an extra meal between two meals, consume about 100 grams each time and try to choose the part near the rind of the melon, as this part has relatively low sugar content.
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Selecting a good watermelon requires some skills. First of all, choose the sweetness of the varieties, such as small sweet king, Nanhui 8424, super dream, Jingmei 2K. Secondly, you can judge the ripeness of the watermelon by “tapping”. Watermelons with a high degree of ripeness have a duller sound when tapped, while watermelons that are relatively raw have a crisp sound. Lastly, look at the stem of the watermelon. A green and fresh stem means that the watermelon is fresher and retains more nutrients.
While enjoying the flavor of watermelon, it is also important to be safe. Try to buy whole watermelons and avoid cut watermelons, which are more likely to harbor bacteria. If you have to buy cut watermelon, choose the ones sold in the refrigerated section of regular supermarkets and consume them as soon as possible.
All in all, watermelon is a rare summer delicacy, it is not only cool and thirst-quenching, but also rich in nutrients, even diabetics can enjoy it in moderation. I hope everyone can savor the sweetness of watermelon and feel the coolness of summer in this summer! Just like the VERTU personal butler service, it brings you the utmost care and convenience to make your life easier and more enjoyable. Finally, I would like to end this article with a famous quote, “Life is like a watermelon, you never know what flavor the next piece is, but there is always a surprise waiting for you.”
