But what’s the ideal serving size? About 150g net of waste, but since it’s one of the lowest-calorie fruits, you can even eat up to 250g. “Or, since you only have three servings of fruit a day, you can compromise and eat two servings at once: so 300g,” suggests the expert.
How to Pair Watermelon At The Table
To make a fruit snack more filling and lower your glycemic index, the trick is definitely not to eat it on an empty stomach, but to pair it with a small source of protein and/or fat. The same goes for breakfast: simply pair it with some natural Greek yogurt, a drizzle of honey, and a handful of walnuts for a filling and complete morning meal.
If you don’t suffer from bloating or irritable bowel syndrome, it can also be eaten at the end of a meal: if it contains all three macronutrients, it will more gently modulate sugar absorption.
The sweet, juicy and sugary pulp pairs excellently with grilled white meats, raw fish and shellfish, served as carpaccio or tartare, with local cured meats, for a variation on the classic melon and prosciutto, and with fresh cheeses such as Greek feta or goat cheese.
