Fruit
Watermelon
A sweet, water-rich fruit, refreshing and hydrating, with compounds that support healthy blood pressure and the kidneys.
📊 How it ranks (our editor score) — 92/100Tap to see the breakdown
🌱 What it is
Watermelon is a big, green-skinned fruit with sweet pink or red flesh inside. It is more than 90% water, which is why it feels so refreshing on a hot day.
✨ Why it's good for you
- Helps you stay hydrated because it is mostly water
- Gives you vitamin C and the antioxidant lycopene
- A naturally sweet, low-calorie treat
🥗 Nutrition
Per 1 cup diced (152g) · about 46 calories
- Vitamin C 21% DV
- Vitamin A 18% DV
- Lycopene
- Water ~92%
Source: USDA FoodData Central
🥄 How to use it
Enjoy fresh watermelon (and its juice) on hot days for cooling hydrationGiving your body enough water to work well. More →; it's a gentle, refreshing way to keep fluids up.
How much: Servings of fresh fruit, especially in heat.
Show full details & how to prepare it
Watermelon is over 90% water, making it one of the most refreshing, hydrating foods on a hot day. It also contains citrulline, a compound that helps relax blood vessels, lending gentle support to healthy blood pressure and the kidneys' flushing work.
Ways to prepare it
⚠️ Cautions
- A whole food, very safe and hydrating.
- High in natural sugar — those managing blood sugar should mind portions.
- Otherwise no significant cautions.
📚 What others say
- A hydrating whole food rich in water and citrulline
- Refreshing support for hydration and blood pressure
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🕊️ A word of encouragement
Cool refreshment in the heat of the day. Streams of water in dry places are a mercy.
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📚 Resource confidence
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