Can strawberries and watermelon be eaten together?

Generally, strawberries and watermelons can be consumed together, but attention should be paid to controlling the intake amount. The detailed explanation is as follows:

Strawberries are rich in vitamin C and antioxidants, while watermelons contain abundant water and electrolytes. Combining the two can provide more comprehensive nutritional supplementation, especially suitable for cooling down during summer. It is safe to consume strawberries and watermelons together, which may even be beneficial to health.

Individuals allergic to strawberries or watermelons may experience allergic reactions such as skin itching and swelling after consumption. Eating excessive amounts of both strawberries and watermelons simultaneously may increase the burden on the gastrointestinal tract, leading to discomfort symptoms such as diarrhea and abdominal pain.

If you have never tried eating strawberries and watermelons together before, you can start with a small quantity and observe your body's reaction before deciding whether to continue consumption. At the same time, in daily diet, one should maintain balanced nutrition and diverse food intake, avoiding excessive consumption of a single food item to promote overall health.

References

[1] Shen Hong, Meng Jiali, Wu Shaojun, et al. Effects of Different Harvesting Periods on Nutritional Quality of Watermelon Fruits[J/OL]. China Fruit and Vegetable, 1-14[2025-03-13].

[2] Hao Zheng. Effects of Substrate Nutrient Composition on Yield and Quality of Strawberries[J]. Molecular Plant Breeding, 2024, 22(13): 4384-4391.