I have always had a problem staying hydrated. Drinking just plain water felt tasteless, so I relied on watermelons and other fruits to keep up with my hydration. Did you know watermelon is about 92% water? It is a great way to hydrate and also tastes amazing.

Do you also have problems with your water intake? Or maybe you want to find tasty ways to eat healthy? Well, today is a lucky day for it! We will discuss watermelons, their benefits for our body, and some fun ways to eat them… so it’s never boring!

Watermelon: Hydration Alternative

By now, we are all familiar with how hydration is important for us. But, drinking plain water can feel super boring, and if you’re anything like me, who struggles to drink enough water daily, we do need alternatives!

Let’s talk watermelons. This juicy fruit is filled with 92% water. I mean, it’s obvious for a fruit named after water. This juicy summer fruit has a high water content, making it the perfect fruit for achieving your water goals! Summer is here, and this fruit can be great for both the body and tastebuds after a hot day out, working out, or just to have a refreshment!

The best thing about this refreshing treat is that it is low in calories but tastes super good. It helps to stay hydrated without artificial sugars or high calories. It is naturally sweet, and it contains electrolytes like potassium and magnesium.

This fruit can be easily incorporated into your diet, it is simple and a tasty fruit with lots of benefits!

Benefits Of Watermelon

Not only is this a naturally sweet fruit, but it is packed with amazing benefits for your health. You will remain hydrated and also get much-needed nutrients. Let’s find out what these benefits are!

• This tasty fruit is rich in vitamins; it has vitamin A, which is great for immunity, and vitamin C, which is great for the skin. It is also an amazing way to feel energized throughout the day.
• It contains electrolytes. It has potassium, which is great for hydration and blood pressure. Magnesium in it supports cramps and muscles, making it a great snack after a workout!
• It contains fiber, which keeps the digestive system healthy and smooth
• It is lower in calories, which is great for people who are in a calorie deficit
• It is high in antioxidants, which help in maintaining your skin’s health

Fun Facts About This Sweet Red Fruit

• It is one of the most hydrating fruits out there! (92% water)
• Did you know Japan grows square watermelons?
• You can eat the whole fruit, yes even the green part!
• There are 1200 varieties of melons known in the world
• It is considered both a fruit and a vegetable
• One cup of melon flesh is around 46 calories, so LOW!
• Yellow watermelons exist; they’re called yellow crimson.

Common Myths About Watermelon

Watermelon seeds are dangerous

This is false! The seeds in this fruit are fine to eat and are even nutritious. They have protein and fats. (For anyone who was told that swallowing them would grow a tree inside their stomach, I get you.).

Watermelon causes weight gain

With those low calories, this myth was busted a long time ago! The whole fruit is mostly water; it actually helps in weight management.

Watermelon at night is bad

A myth! It is easy to digest. If you have a sensitive stomach, take it in moderation.

Watermelon and milk are a bad combination

This is a well-known myth about the fruit; it is perfectly fine to consume both.

Fun Ways to Incorporate Watermelon in Your Daily Life

This is a delicious fruit, but it can be eaten in various fun ways! There are many ways to make it exciting and even tastier.

• You can always go with the classic way, cut it up into fresh cubes and slices, or juice it up. Cold melons are even tastier and more refreshing!
• Blend it with yogurt and lime juice, and create a watermelon smoothie
• You can also incorporate this into cucumber salads or other fruit salads
• Put some chaat masala or chili powder on top of melon cubes, and have a tangy, flavorful fruit bowl
• Add watermelons and limes to your water and have melon-lime-infused water. Not plain anymore!
• Blend frozen watermelon and have a sweet treat too. Better than ice cream sometimes!

There are more ways to make this sweet red fruit exciting, you can find more resources and recipes all over the internet.

Lemons are great too! Find more here

Conclusion

Watermelon is more than a fruit; it is a whole factory of hydration, nutrients, electrolytes, minerals, and more! It improves your diet, makes you healthy, supports your immunity, and more. It is a versatile fruit, and can be paired with many other things to make it a great combination. It will always be fun and tasty to add to your diet!

If you struggle with hydrating, adding melons to your diet can be a tasty way to get your water intake, and to be healthier. My personal favorite is the watermelon smoothie. What is yours?