Crush diets became really popular in the past 20 years or so. These days, actors and TV personalities are among the most watched crash dieters ever. Many people follow their examples and try diets published in the magazines and on the Internet. And although there are plenty of crush diets, it seems that nobody really knows how to continue stay slim after the diet is over.

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Traditional Asian medicine has long recognized that it is healthy for us to follow crash diets. They shake up our metabolism and fill us up with the energy. The Asians know that in order to keep your new slim body, you need to eat a special food.

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Choose water melons with care as they do not ripen off the vine. Try to find a watermelon that is heavy for its size and has yellow patch on the side from where it rested on the ground. Do not forget to thump it and listen for a resonant tone. Wash it before cutting.

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Many like to eat watermelon with bread. However from digestive standpoint, it is best to eat watermelon on its own. The reason for this is that it contains simple sugars, which break down fast in comparison to complex proteins or carbohydrates that the breads contain. The bread has more carbs than the most fruits and doesn't go well with the fruits. Watermelon will provide your body with the fiber and B vitamins essential for energy production: 100 gram serving contains 32 calories, 1 gram of protein, 7 gram of carbohydrates, and no fat or cholesterol. This means that the watermelon promises to prevent you from snacking on unhealthy sweets. Watermelon is a great anti-sugar solution for any dieter. It gives the body new energy and sweetness that most people crave during and after a very restrictive diet.

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If you prefer to juice the watermelon, remember to juice the rind along with the inner fruit. The rind is reach in silicon. It will aid in tissue repair. The outer skin contains generous amount of chlorophyll, which helps detoxify and purify the whole digestive system, particularly the liver.

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All in all, watermelon is a true rescuer for anyone who wants to stay slim after a diet. All you need to do is to incorporate it into your daily meal plan and you will see how much less you want to eat high-calorie sweets like cakes or chocolates.