A member asked:

Is watermelon healthy or is it mainly just water?

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Dr. Susan Rhoads answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Healthy & 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

Answered 7/28/2014

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Dr. Martin Fried answered

Specializes in Nutrition

Lycopene: watermelon is high in lycopene which has been shown to help prevent prostate cancer in men.

Answered 8/21/2016

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