Properties of watermelon. Summer salad with watermelon!

SUMMER!

Today, a salad with watermelon.

Instructions:

Cook the quinoa and let it cool down. Meanwhile, cut the watermelon, chop the spinach and mint. Put it all in one bowl. In another bowl mix yoghurt, balsamic vinegar, olive oil and spices. Add the sauce to the salad.

It’s perfect on hot days!

Do you know that…

Caloric value of watermelon in 100 g is 30 kcal!
Protein 0.61 g / 100 g
Carbohydrates 8 g / 100 g
Fat 0.15 g / 100 g
This what is left is water (approx. 92%)

Two cups of watermelon juice provide enough vitamins A, B6 and C and is a great source of potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, iron (easily absorbed – recommended in anemia) and copper. Watermelon has slightly laxative, cholagogue and anti-inflammatory properties.

It consists of water in 92 % and provides us with necessary fluids and nutrients. Watermelon contains lycopene that reduces the risk of heart diseases, cancer and protects the skin against the harmful effect of UV radiation.

Watermelon is for active people!

It contains citrulline that improves correct blood flow in the heart area and the whole circulatory system. Citrulline has a positive impact on the urea cycle, which helps to eliminate toxic ammonia from the body.

Watermelon is good for kidneys!

Watermelon has diuretic properties. It is recommended for people with kidney diseases.

Watermelon is NOT for diabetics!

Watermelon is low in calories ( 30 kcal / 100 g), nonetheless it is a concentrated source of carbohydrates – high Glycemic Index = 75, therefore, it quickly raises blood sugar. There are 6.20 g of so-called “bad” simple sugars in each 8 g of carbohydrates in watermelon. People who want to lose weight should remember about it.

Enjoy sunny days!