5 Reasons to Eat Watermelon When You're Pregnant

5 Reasons to Eat Watermelon When You're Pregnant

Eat Watermelon in Pregnancy

If you’re pregnant and craving something sweet, watermelon is the ideal choice to satisfy your sweet tooth, with only 85 calories per cup! But watermelon isn’t just sweet and delicious – it’s also good for you and your growing baby. Watermelon has tons of vitamins and minerals, including vitamins A, C, and B6; copper; potassium; lycopene; selenium; magnesium; and zinc. The high water content of watermelon makes it hydrating and can help prevent leg cramps that pregnant women may experience during their third trimester.

1) As A Sweet Treat

eating watermelon in pregnancy


Watermelon is a delicious and refreshing summer treat—but it's also a nutrition powerhouse. Watermelons are filled with vitamins A, B6, C and E; as well as essential minerals like magnesium, iron and calcium. Though watermelons don't offer any specific nutrients that may be beneficial for pregnant women in particular, they are low in calories (about 90 per cup) and high in fiber, which makes them a great way to keep your energy up without adding extra calories. And because watermelons are so juicy, you'll drink more during eating—which can help prevent dehydration during pregnancy.

2) Helps With Morning Sickness

benefits of watermelon in pregnancy


The first trimester of pregnancy can be rough. The nausea, exhaustion, and food aversions associated with pregnancy can make you wish you'd never agreed to conceive in the first place. But watermelon offers some relief. Just one cup of watermelon has only 58 calories and is jam-packed with vitamin C (which helps ward off common colds), B6 (which keeps your skin looking good), and lycopene (which reduces your risk of heart disease). Even if you don't love watermelon, it's worth eating a few cups just for these nutrients!

3) Provides Vitamins & Minerals

vitamins in watermelon


Moms-to-be may get enough folic acid and other important vitamins and minerals from prenatal supplements, but it's always a good idea to eat a wide variety of fruits and vegetables. That's because many fruits and veggies contain plenty of vitamins and minerals that aren't included in prenatal supplements. 



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For example, watermelon contains vitamin C, which is known for its ability to help heal wounds or even reduce arthritis pain. A serving of one cup (144 grams) of watermelon will give you 3% of your daily vitamin C needs. It also provides small amounts of potassium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus and zinc—all essential minerals required by your growing baby! And let's not forget about lycopene: Watermelons have 20 times more lycopene than raw tomatoes!

4) Lowers Cholesterol

advantages of watermelon


Yes, doctors have been saying it for years, but now there’s even more evidence that fruit and vegetable consumption is tied to lower blood cholesterol levels. The bioflavonoids in watermelon help lower LDL (bad) cholesterol and triglycerides and regulate HDL (good) cholesterol. It also helps maintain a healthy body weight by helping you feel full faster. This means you are less likely to eat processed or junk food as your pregnancy progresses—which can be a big boon when your hormones are going haywire! As an added bonus, since watermelons help with hunger pangs, they may actually make it easier for you to get enough of your daily recommended intake of fruits and vegetables.

5) It's Low In Calories

health benefits of watermelon


With fewer than 50 calories per cup, watermelon is a great choice for dieters. There are tons of other low-calorie fruits and vegetables out there, but it's hard to beat how satisfying it is without piling on tons of cals. In fact, studies show that eating watermelon can help people lose weight even if they don't cut back on calories elsewhere in their diet. And because it's full of water and fiber, you'll feel fuller longer—which can ultimately result in eating less throughout your day. Plus, while many people assume fruit is always a healthier alternative to sweets or snacks, an 8-ounce glass of orange juice packs 200 calories!

Jawwad Jalal

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