🍉 Watermelon
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📝 Last reviewed: August 2026
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📝 Last reviewed: August 2026
| Botanical family | Cucurbitaceae (gourd family — with cucumber, melon, pumpkin, squash) |
|---|---|
| Season | Summer |
| Best for | Hydration (92% water); Fever & heat exhaustion (fluids + electrolytes); Muscle recovery (L-citrulline); Heart health (lycopene); Low-calorie snacking |
💊 Vitamins & nutrients (with sources)
- Vitamin C — 1 cup ≈ 12mg
- Vitamin A (beta-carotene)
- Lycopene — the red antioxidant, better absorbed than raw tomatoes
- Potassium + magnesium (mild)
🧭 Best used for
- Hydration (92% water)
- Fever & heat exhaustion (fluids + electrolytes)
- Muscle recovery (L-citrulline)
- Heart health (lycopene)
- Low-calorie snacking
🏷️ Appears in the guides for
Fever & Infection guide · Constipation guide · Skin & Glow guide
🤰 Pregnancy note: Excellent for hydration and swelling (mild natural diuretic) — and the sweetness helps nausea. Enjoy chilled; keep washed.
⚠️ Safety: High water content = filling; eat the red flesh (the rind is edible but fibrous). Diabetics: portion control (GI is high-ish).
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