Watermelon is a fat burner and delicious in a salad

Did you know? Watermelon promotes fat burning. They contain the amino acid citrulline that helps to get rid of belly fat, especially the unhealthy fat at the bottom of the belly. In fact, it prevents new nutrients from being stored in the fat cells on the abdomen, which would otherwise grow back just as quickly.

The organic compound citrulline is an amino acid. The name of the compound is derived from the Latin citrullus, watermelon. The connection was first demonstrated in this fruit in 1930. (Source: Wikipedia)

As the name suggests, a watermelon contains a lot of water (90%). That's why every 100 grams counts only 30 calories. Compared to a honeydew melon that has 70 calories, the watermelon is a real lightweight! You will look in vain for fat and the sugar content is also very acceptable at 8 grams.

 The large amount of water it contains means few calories but a full stomach. This gives a feeling of satiety so that other sweet temptations like chocolate lose much of their appeal. Because with watermelon you can feel free to taste it a second or third time after the first piece or process it in a delicious fresh salad.

 

Watermelon and fennel salad with halloumi

You need this for 2 people:

1 fennel bulb with greens; 1 red onion; half of a medium watermelon; 1 pack of halloumi; handful of pine nuts; 4 tablespoons of olive oil; 2 tablespoons of vinegar; 1 tablespoon of honey; salt and pepper.

This is how you make it:

1. Make the dressing by mixing oil, vinegar, honey and salt and pepper to taste.
2. Cut the fennel into thin strips and let it marinate in the dressing for half an hour.
3. Gently toast the pine nuts in a dry pan until lightly browned.
4. Cut the onion into thin rings and the watermelon into large dice.
5. Cut the halloumi into slices of half a centimeter thick and fry them in a frying pan until light brown.
6. Meanwhile, divide the fennel and watermelon between two plates, garnish with the onion rings, the pine nuts and the greens of the fennel. Place the halloumi on top and pour over the dressing.

Watermelon makes not only slim but also beautiful

Watermelons contain a lot of minerals like iron, potassium and sodium and rich in vitamins A , B6, and C. The latter is not only good for the immune system, but also ensures a beautiful skin. It reduces wrinkles and strengthens the connective tissue. In addition, potassium, together with the large amount of water, has a cleansing and flushing effect on the kidneys. 

That in turn ensures a better metabolism, but also smoothes out those ugly dents in your thighs. To top it off, there is also lycopene in watermelon. This antioxidant protects our cells from free radicals and also slows down the formation of wrinkles. If those aren't good reasons to get creative with dinner and try something different with watermelon?