9. Metabolic syndrome
In 2019, researchers published results that showed that watermelon can improve the properties of metabolic syndrome, including obesity and cardiovascular measurements. As part of this study, 33 overweight or obese people consumed two cups of watermelon or cookies a day for four weeks.
People who ate watermelon said they felt less hungry and happier for longer than those who ate cookies.
Also, after 4 weeks, those who ate watermelon had:
- higher antioxidants in the blood
- low body weight and body mass index (BIM)
- Reduction of systolic blood pressure
- the best ratio between size and hip
Those who ate cookies had higher oxidative stress than the watermelon group. Her blood pressure and body fat also increased.
The results show that watermelon can be a good snack for people with obesity and metabolic syndrome.
