夏天,是吃瓜的好季节

There are different unique ways to eat watermelon, such as Chaoshan people will dip watermelon in soy sauce; People in Hainan and Beihai Guangxi have developed a way to eat watermelon with salt.


西瓜不仅甘甜可口,对身体还有很多好处,一起来看看吧!

补水 keeps your hydrated
Whatmelon is extremely hydrating with a water content of 91.2%. Dehydration occurs easily in summer, and eating watermelon during this season is a great way to replenish your body's hydration needs.

富含维生素 Contains vitamins

有助于减肥 helps to lose weight

降血压 lowers blood pressure
A small 2012 study found watermelon extract supplementation reduced blood pressure in obese adults with hypertension.

西瓜中含有L-瓜氨酸,它有助于扩张和放松血管,从而可以改善血流,降低血压。
Watermelon contains L-citrulline, which helps to expand and relax blood vessels, which can improve blood flow and reduce blood pressure.
降低患病风险 Reduces risk of disease
西瓜含有抗氧化的番茄红素,有助于抵御癌症和心脏病等疾病。
一些研究表明,番茄红素可能有助于防止患上某些癌症,比如前列腺癌。这是因为番茄红素似乎能够减少胰岛素样生长因子,这种蛋白质和癌症有高度关联。
Some studies have indicated lycopene may help protect against certain cancers, like prostate cancer. This is because lycopene appears to lower the insulin-like growth factor (IGF), a protein linked to cancer in high levels.
怎么才能挑到一个好瓜呢?
常年吃瓜的人们,依靠经验发明出了“敲瓜大法”。
西瓜随着生熟程度、内部密度不同,敲击后的声音都会有所不同,像拍脑门那样清脆的是生瓜,像拍肚皮一般浑厚的是熟瓜,像拍胸脯那样好听的是甜瓜,但这需要经常练习才能很好地掌握。

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