Watermelon is a very popular fruit in the summer because it helps rehydrate and remineralize very well, is mildly sweet, refreshing, cheap, and easy to buy.
Normally, when we buy watermelon and cut it open, we only eat the red part inside, discarding the skin and white pulp. But in addition to the hard outer shell that should be discarded, the white pulp of the watermelon also has uses that will surprise you.
Effects of watermelon pulp
According to the American health website Healthline, watermelon pulp has the following effects:
Helps improve exercise performance
Watermelon pulp contains citrulline, which has the ability to promote exercise because citrulline helps enhance the dilation of blood vessels. Supplementing citrulline supports oxygen delivery to muscles, improving exercise performance.
Reduce the risk of kidney stones
The potassium content in watermelon pulp has the ability to enhance kidney health because it plays a role in regulating and maintaining acid levels in urine. Furthermore, the abundant water in watermelon pulp also increases urine output, promoting the easier elimination of hidden stones in the kidneys.
Increases resistance
Vitamin C is an important nutrient in stimulating the production of white blood cells, helping to fight harmful external agents entering the body, and watermelon pulp is rich in vitamin C.
In addition, the citrulline nutrient in watermelon pulp also has the effect of destroying free radicals and removing toxins from the body.
Effects of watermelon pulp (Photo: Istock)
Anti-inflammatory
Watermelon contains large amounts of lycopene - a substance that helps reduce arthritis and acts as an oxidizing agent to help slow down the aging process of joints, making bones stronger.
Support weight loss
Just like the red core inside, the white pulp of watermelon rind contains very few calories but has a relatively high amino acid content to help the body consume energy and burn excess fat easily.
In addition, watermelon pulp also has high fiber content, which helps reduce cholesterol and blood sugar levels, making you feel full longer, slow digestion, and fight cravings. From there, maintain a reasonable weight and support effective and healthy weight loss. The fiber in watermelon pulp also helps maintain regular bowel movements and helps reduce the risk of developing colon diseases.
Suggest some dishes with watermelon pulp
Watermelon pulp salad
Dice the watermelon pulp and mix it with salt for about 15 minutes, then take it out and wash. Mix the watermelon pulp with salad spices and raw vegetables. Put the salad in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes then take it out and eat. Make watermelon pulp jam
Prepare ingredients including:
- Watermelon pulp: 2kg
- 2 pieces of watermelon, peeled
- Half a cup of red artichoke syrup
- 1 bowl of white sugar and 1 teaspoon of salt
Making
– Slice the melon pulp into long pieces about the size of your little finger, then soak in a bowl of salt water for about 5 minutes.
– Scoop the melon pulp into a basket to drain and then pour into a bowl to mix with sugar.
– Use a blender to blend 2 pieces of cantaloupe with half a cup of red artichoke syrup, pour this mixture into the bowl containing the sugar-kneaded melon pulp and mix well. Let the bowl of coconut meat rest for about 3 hours to let the color and sugar absorb
– Put a large pan on the stove, pour the bowl of melon pulp into it, bring to a boil, then turn down the heat, stirring continuously so that the melon pulp does not burn. Stir until the sugar mixture thickens slightly and the sugar sticks to the chopsticks, then turn off the stove and continue stirring until the jam cools and it's done.
