Food
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)
🥄 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.
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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.
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⚖️ Cautions
- A whole food, very safe and hydrating.
- High in natural sugar — those managing blood sugar should mind portions.
- Otherwise no significant cautions.
📚 Why we trust it
- 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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