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VICTORIA S. ASKS: I\u2019m a huge watermelon fan. Seriously, I could eat it for breakfast, lunch and dinner (and I have!). But my question is, is it possible to love watermelon too much?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Great question, Victoria. If anyone knows a thing or two about loving watermelon \u201ctoo much,\u201d it\u2019s someone called \u201cThe Watermelon Guy.\u201d<\/p>\n

Ever since I could spit my first watermelon seed, I knew I would be a lifer in the watermelon lovers club. (By the way, the watermelon lovers club isn\u2019t an actual thing, but if I had my way, it would be!) It sounds silly, but one of the reasons I\u2019ve been eating watermelon so long (and so often) is for the nutritious advantages it packs.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t get me wrong: I also love watermelon because it tastes like a little slice of heaven. Then again, I also think chicken nuggets are delicious, but I don\u2019t eat those all the time.<\/p>\n

But is there such thing as too much watermelon? We asked our nutritionist, Elizabeth Somer, MA, RD, this same question. As she discusses weight management and healthy habits, she says that colorful fruits and vegetables are your best friends. \u201cThey are rich in fiber and water, which help fill you up without filling you out,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n

When it comes to watermelon, the nutritional benefits are plenty. It\u2019s high in vitamins A and C, it\u2019s 92 percent water, and it\u2019s a key source of potassium. Watermelon also has no fat, cholesterol or sodium, and it\u2019s just 80 calories per serving. I could go on and on, but I think you get the point.<\/p>\n

So, to answer your question: no, there\u2019s no such thing as loving watermelon too much. However, I will echo some of Elizabeth\u2019s advice and remind you to maintain a balanced diet consisting of many different foods. My biggest fear is that I\u2019ll eat too much watermelon and eventually get tired of it. It hasn\u2019t happened yet (and likely never will), but why take that chance?<\/p>\n

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