The watermelon diet has gone viral. This is what experts say about weight loss trend
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The watermelon for weight loss is a new trend that takes off about Tiktok.
The watermelon diet is announced as a method of weight loss and detoxification that is tried for several days in a row: some people commit to it for three, five or even seven days.
In Tiktok, multiple creators have documented their experiences with this technique, marking several pounds of weight loss at the end of their “fasting.”
This juicy summer fruit helps overcome heat while the heart and brain increase, experts say.
While watermelon is excellent for hydration and can be a healthy snack option, some warn that limiting the body to low -calorie fruit can raise risks.
Dr. Mark Hyman, a co -founder with headquarters in Texas in Function Health, commented this trend in an interview with News Digital.
The watermelon diet is in Tiktok tendency as a “hack” of weight loss. (Istock)
“The watermelon diet is the last in a long line of fashionable solutions, and although the watermelon is a delicious and moisturizing fruit, turning it into the centerpiece of a restrictive diet is not only unsustainable, but in reality it can be counterproductive in its health,” he warned.
While watermelon can be a great addition to a diverse and dense diet in nutrients, eat only that fruit for days at the same time can “become a problem”, since it lacks balanced and necessary nutrients, according to the doctor.
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“There is no unique diet or advice for all, especially when driven by social networks algorithms instead of real science,” Hyman said.
“Sandia is mainly water and sugar, which means that critical nutrients such as protein, healthy fats and fiber that your body needs to work is being lost.” “It can lead to temporary weight loss, but it is not a loss of fat, it is water and muscle.”
Watermelon is excellent for hydration, but it is mainly water and sugar, experts say. (Istock)
The goal of losing weight should not be on a “rapid fall in the scale,” said Hyman, but an approach to changes in lifestyle for a longer and more healthy life.
As the human body is designed to detoxify on its own, Hyman said that eating “real foods” will offer the correct type of support for weight loss and general well -being.
“Whole vegetables, clean proteins, healthy fats and a lot of fiber,” he said. “Add the quality of quality, stress management and movement, and has a sustainable life health plan, not only short -term weight loss based on fashions of Internet.”
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Hyman added that social networks are a “powerful tool”, but it can be a “double -edged sword” when it comes to health.
“What is popular online is not always the right thing for your body,” he said. “Health is personal and his body is not an experiment. I encourage people to be curious, but also cautious.”
To support the natural detoxification of the body, Hyman recommends eating a variety of nutritious foods such as whole vegetables, proteins, healthy fats and fiber. (Istock)
Los Angeles-based dietitian nutritionist, Ilana Muhlstein, said in an interview with News Digital that water, l-citrulin and potassium found in watermelon could help detoxify the body.
“Only a cup of watermelon in cubes contains approximately half a cup of water,” he said. “From what I have seen in Tiktok, people who make a ‘watermelon detoxification’ often consume 12 to 14 cups per day or more, which means that they are taking the equivalent of six to seven cups of water just by the fruit.”
“It can lead to temporary weight loss, but it is not a loss of fat, it is water and muscle.”
This amount of hydration can help stimulate intestinal movements and urine, “body detoxification of the body.”
The L-Citrulin, an amino acid that is found in the cortex and the meat of the watermelon, finally becomes the production of nitric oxide, which Muhlstein said that it is essential for blood flow, circulation and lymphatic drainage.
“That is why athletes sometimes like to consume watermelon to help increase muscle recovery, and why watermelon can help reduce swelling and swelling,” he added.
Watermelon properties can lead to detoxification and unlocking, a dietitian nutritionist suggested. (Istock)
The watermelon is also rich in potassium, which helps eliminate excess sodium through urine and reduce water retention, said the expert.
For someone who comes out of a high diet in fast food salt and processed snacks, the watermelon diet could trigger a “strong breakdown.”
“However, they must be careful that their sodium levels do not decrease too much,” Muhlstein warned. She recommends adding a pinch of good mineral salt to watermelon, “especially if they feel weak, tired or dizzy.”
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Despite the detoxifying effects of the fruit, Muhlstein agrees that a strict watermelon diet is not recommended.
Eating only watermelon can cause muscle loss in the first 24 to 72 hours, since the fruit contains “almost no protein.”
Muhlstein recommends incorporating watermelon into a balanced diet, or trying other detoxifying foods such as cucumbers. (Istock)
“His body will eventually begin to extract essential amino acids from his muscle tissue to support the functions and systems of his organs,” he said.
“The watermelon is very high in potassium but very low in sodium, which can cause an electrolytic imbalance and possible headaches and dizziness.”
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As watermelon is mainly sugar and water, this can cause blood sugar and accident peaks, negatively impacting mood, focus and sleep.
Instead, the nutritionist recommends eating watermelon as part of a balanced diet, which can include a cup or two of the fruit with a healthy meal.
Angelica Stabile is a lifestyle reporter for News Digital.