We continue to review the nutritional qualities and benefits of foods that also provide good hydration to children, to take care of watermelon today.
So sweet, appetizing, versatile and colorful, watermelon is a typically summer fruit, with lots of water, very few calories and simple preservation. Watermelon is perfect as all-in-one food and hydration source.
Watermelon
This delicious and sweet fruit is also one of the most moisturizing. It is very cheap in its time and is delicious. Its high water content makes it an ideal food now that it is very hot and that we can offer with different preparations.
Watermelon is a fruit that children can drink after six months. It is soft, and very refreshing whole, in lollipops, in sorbets or it can even be combined with vegetables in a gazpacho.
Watermelon contains 95% water and also has a high content of vitamin A, in addition to C and B in a smaller proportion. Manganese and potassium are the most prominent minerals in its composition.
Watermelon helps keep children hydrated by eating and it is also gently diuretic, so they can easily dispose of waste in the urine. Its vitamins help to take advantage of the benefits of the sun and also keep the skin and mucous membranes in good health.
Fiber watermelon and its water content helps when there is some constipation, which is common if you are drinking less than the necessary amount of water. And it stays fresh on the beach thanks to its hard crust, making it an ideal companion for a sea day.
