Nutritionist warns against eating watermelon with bread

A nutrition specialist, Darya Russakova, has warned that eating watermelon together with bread can cause digestive problems. According to the specialist, the combination of fructose from watermelon and carbohydrates from bread has a high glycemic index, which can rapidly raise blood sugar levels. Russakova said the combination of high fiber and simple carbohydrates can also cause bloating, gas and fermentation in the intestines. Sudden spikes in blood sugar can place added pressure on the pancreas, creating health risks for people already in vulnerable groups, she added. The nutritionist recommended that people with diabetes, insulin resistance, impaired glucose tolerance, digestive disorders, cardiovascular disease or kidney disease avoid the food combination. She also cautioned that marinating watermelon in soy sauce, which is high in sodium, can lead to fluid retention and is not advisable for people at risk of edema or hypertension.