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Snacking on watermelon beneficial for weight control —Study
Eating an apple a day may keep the doctor away, but eating watermelon may just keep that unwanted excess weight at bay. Now, a new study shows that watermelon may help manage health issues caused by unhealthy diet such as overweight.
The study published in the Journal of Nutrition found that watermelon byproducts positively alter glucose levels, the gut microbiome, and inflammation in laboratory mice.
The researchers at Oregon State University had wanted to know if a supplement version of watermelon byproducts (skin and rind that typically end up as food waste) offered any metabolic benefits to obese male mice…
Source: Nigerian Tribune
