Can Diabetics Eat Watermelon?
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Can Diabetics Eat Watermelon?

I have been receiving Facebook messages &  emails asking if Diabetics can eat Watermelon? Most of us like Watermelon, And in Summer we cannot say NO to Watermelon at all.  The glycemic index of Watermelon is 72 which is on the higher side.  

But The Glycemic load of watermelon is which is very low, Any food that has a low glycemic load is safe to eat for diabetics in small quantities, It is safe for Diabetics to eat 2-3 cups of watermelon happily without spiking their blood glucose levels. 

Do you think you got the answer and the discussion is over? No, Not yet,

IS Watermelon good for a Diabetic person?

​Eating watermelon or drinking watermelon juice can have several health benefits, including lower blood pressure, improved insulin sensitivity reduced muscle soreness, and improvement in Erectile dysfunction.

​Watermelon is a Good source of Vitamins A, B & C

Watermelons are mostly water — about 92 percent — but this refreshing fruit is soaked with nutrients. Each juicy bite has significant levels of vitamins A, B6, and C,  Diabetics lose a lot of vitamin C due to urination, I guess you already know Vitamin C is water-soluble.

Most of us throw away the seeds & white part. But all parts of watermelon are equally rich in nutrients, Its seeds are rich in phosphorus, iron, potassium, sodium, copper, manganese, and zinc. We should try to use watermelon seeds in our recipes,

Lycopene in Watermelon is good for diabetics with B.P

  1. Lycopene in watermelon helps reduce blood pressure in Diabetics.
  2. Lycopene can help reduce LDL cholesterol levels significantly.
  3. Diabetic neuropathy can calmed down by lycopene.
  4. Lycopene present in watermelon is good for healthy eyes in diabetics
  5. Lycopene is generally associated with Fresh Tomatoes, but watermelon is a better source than tomatoes.
  6.  The Health Benefits of Lycopene are not limited to the above!
  • But for your body to absorb the lycopene content, you have to eat it with fat, because lycopene is fat soluble. 

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