WATERMELON & DIABETES: IT’S NOT OFF LIMITS

Who doesn’t love a cool refreshing slice of watermelon during the warm summer months? Many people with diabetes think watermelon is off limits because it’s “too sweet” and is loaded with sugar. It’s true that all fruit contains sugar and some more than others, but that doesn’t mean you should avoid fruit.

“If you have diabetes and enjoy watermelon, you can incorporate it into your diet,” says New York-based registered dietitian Susan Weiner, MS, RD, CDN, CDE, author of The Complete Diabetes Organizer: Your Guide to a Less Stressful and More Manageable Diabetes Life.

Experts agree that there’s more to watermelon than good taste. In fact, watermelon is often referred to as a nutrient powerhouse. Like most fruit, watermelon is naturally low in fat, sodium, and calories. Watermelon is packed with many essential nutrients including potassium, vitamin C, folate (folic acid) and dietary fiber.

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source: BlackDoctor.org