Question 1

what are the benefit of eating watermelons?

Accepted Answer

Diuretic: Watermelon is a natural diuretic, and naturaly contains a lot of water.

Question 2

i think i may be allergic to watermelon,how can i confirm this?

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Very easy: What symptoms you seem to get with watermelon?  If it is not anaphylactic reaction with wheezing difficulty breathing feel like passing out swelling of throat etc you can do the following do not eat watermelon for 1 week and then a serving of watermelon and what symptoms you get. If there are no symptoms you are not allergic to it in demonstrable way ie no significant allergy

Question 3

if i'm allergic to watermelon, will it just be watermelon, or should i be careful of other (specific) foods?

Accepted Answer

Melon allergy: Sometimes multiple melons or multiple fruits will react when you are sensitive to one. Allergy skin tests and challenges done in the allergist's office can help you to know the answer to this question in your case.

Question 4

i had some watermelon tonight and it tasted frizzy. i had between 5-10 pieces before really noticing. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

: Do you feel ok? Do you feel sick in any way? If you do not feel sick, then you are likely fine and you do not need to do anything. Your body will digest it and you will have a bowel movement and get rid of whatever your body can’t use and likely any issues with the watermelon. If you are feeling sick, then get in touch with your doctor for evaluation. Good luck!

Question 5

thought i had a reaction to watermelon,  ate some yesterday (at hosp) to test. nothing at all. i was told no reaction means i am not allergic. right?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but...: As the saying goes, nothing in life is certain except death and taxes. An unlucky person not allergic to watermelon this week can develop some sort of allergy to it next week. There are also different types of watermelon, so it's possible that one variety of melon causes more problems than another.

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

is watermelon bad for gout?

Accepted Answer

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 8

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 9

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 10

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.

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If i'm allergic to watermelon, will it just be watermelon, or should i be careful of other (specific) foods?

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I had some watermelon tonight and it tasted frizzy. i had between 5-10 pieces before really noticing. what should i do?

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Thought i had a reaction to watermelon, ate some yesterday (at hosp) to test. nothing at all. i was told no reaction means i am not allergic. right?

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Is watermelon ok for celiacs?

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Can eating watermelon keep me from losing weight?

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