what about Watermelon? : Atkins Diet Forum : Active Low-Carber Forums

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Sat, Mar-20-04, 16:15

NOGAINHERE NOGAINHERE is offline

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what about Watermelon?

Please tell me I can have watermelon over the summer. Anyone know?

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Sat, Mar-20-04, 16:16

4beans4me

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I guess it all depends on what phase of Atkins you are in.. 1 cup of watermelon has around 10 net carbs.

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Sat, Mar-20-04, 16:19

NOGAINHERE NOGAINHERE is offline

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OMG, just in one cup? oh no!

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Sat, Mar-20-04, 16:20

Marieshops Marieshops is offline

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I am in OWL and after adding in berries and nuts, I added melon too. It does make a nice treat. If you haven't added any fruits back in yet, you will be surprised at how sweet they are and how a small amount can really satisfy you. I have about 1/4 cup with breakfast sometimes. Enjoy your summer and congrats on being so close to goal.
Marie

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Sat, Mar-20-04, 18:13

orchidday orchidday is offline

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Watermelon is rather high on the glycemic index but I add some occassionally too just be careful! I buy those precut pieces so I don't have too much of it around. Good luck!

Orchid

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Sat, Mar-20-04, 18:22

teresamay

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I would be careful, but maybe if it was a small amount mixed in with other berries you should be fine.

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Sun, Mar-21-04, 19:31

madpiano

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can anyone explain why Watermelon is so much higher on the glycemic index than any other melon ? And why it seems to have more sugar than Gala ?

It is just water isn't it ?

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Sun, Mar-21-04, 20:00

black57

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I will eat a small amount of water melon which probably is about 1/2 cup + 5 grams of carbs. Watermelon is also high glycemic and in Atkins for life it is recommended that it is eaten with a protein like macadamia nuts. This will prevent he glucose from getting to the bloodstream too quickly.

Black57

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Sun, Mar-21-04, 20:02

MyJourney

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watermelon with whipped cream cheese is really good! It has this salty sweet strange flavor thing going on.