Be careful, this is what you have to do before devouring a watermelon!

A Russian nutrition expert warned against washing watermelon before starting to cut it, as it can lead to many intestinal problems.

Nutrition expert Antonina Starodubova said that the outer shell of the red and yellow watermelon should be washed with hot soapy water, to prevent the transfer of microbes from the surface to the pulp when cutting these fruits .

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She pointed out that such microbes can cause the emergence of an intestinal infection.

Starodubova, chief nutritionist at the Moscow Health Directorate, added: “Before cutting the watermelon, its outer surface should be washed well with lukewarm water and soap, as there is a high risk that the microbes will reach the surface of the surface to the pulp when cutting, which can lead to infection of the person who eats it. It is forbidden to eat watermelons that have been damaged during transport or storage, or if the color of the pulp gives rise to suspicion or has an unusual smell.

She pointed out that it is necessary to protect the surface of watermelon from pollution and flying insects as they can carry microbes that can cause various infectious diseases and food poisoning.

The expert said: “It is not allowed to eat watermelon with seeds, because the rind of watermelon seeds, especially yellow watermelon, is very hard, which can cause problems with the digestive system. . “