Question 1

is a myth that eating watermelon and milk is bad?

Accepted Answer

Myths: We do not use the words bad or good in health care.  The food you mention are eaten daily by millions of people. These foods are both HIGH sugar foods and so people with diabetes or obesity, which are both 'sugar' problems should probably limit or avoid these foods, But, in general they are not unhealthy.

Question 2

i want to know what can happen if you eat a watermelon slice (triangle one) and then i drank milk ,what can happen to me? is it serious or not?

Accepted Answer

Watermelon and milk: There is no danger in consuming a slice of watermelon and a glass of milk. Not a serious concern.

Question 3

can i drink milk after eating a watermelon?

Accepted Answer

Yes : this is not of any concern. Enjoy both of them!

Question 4

i have allergies to milk, peanuts, lemon, watermelon, and pears what to eat at theme park, what do you recommend?

Accepted Answer

See allergist: It is unusual to be allergic to so many food items with totally different structures.  You need to consult an allergist to first find out if you are indeed allergic before you can deal with your "allergies" effectively.  In the meanwhile, ask questions in restaurants and read labels.

Question 5

is watermelon bad for gout?

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Watermelon : Food beliefs can be very ingrained in a community. But medicine would be neutral on this one.  It is 100% carbohydrate calories and would neither be good nor bad for gout.

Question 6

is watermelon ok for celiacs?

Accepted Answer

It's gluten free: Watermelon is gluten free. Just don't cut the melon with your bread knife and cutting board!

Question 7

does watermelon make people bloated?

Accepted Answer

: If you eat a lot, it could. Watermelon is mostly water and the "bloat" if any should be relieved with urination.
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Question 8

is watermelon healthy or is it mainly just water?

Accepted Answer

Healthy &amp; yummy!: Watermelon has no fat, cholesterol or salt.  It is pretty low in calories, too. It has some fiber, a bit of calcium and iron and protein, and a decent amount of Vitamins C and A. Good stuff!  Plus practicing spitting the seeds can lead to a prize in some local fairs in a Seed-Spitting Contest (exercise is good). Here is a fact sheet about it and other fruits and veggies:
http://tinyurl.com/mcotn3r

Question 9

can eating watermelon keep me from losing weight?

Accepted Answer

Watermelon: No, eating watermelon won't prevent you from losing weight, unless you are eating 20lbs of watermelon a day.

Question 10

can watermelon extract be applied directly on skin?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Typically this is how we test for allergies, by a prick skin test. Usually reactions to watermelon are secondary to oral allergy, when you have a cross reaction of a fruit with a pollen, in this case ragweed. The prick test in that case for watermelon is negative.

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Is a myth that eating watermelon and milk is bad?

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I want to know what can happen if you eat a watermelon slice (triangle one) and then i drank milk ,what can happen to me? is it serious or not?

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Can i drink milk after eating a watermelon?

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I have allergies to milk, peanuts, lemon, watermelon, and pears what to eat at theme park, what do you recommend?

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Is watermelon bad for gout?

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Is watermelon ok for celiacs?

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Does watermelon make people bloated?

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Is watermelon healthy or is it mainly just water?

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Can eating watermelon keep me from losing weight?

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Can watermelon extract be applied directly on skin?

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