Performance Nutrition
Watermelon Performance Hub
Fresh, Refreshing Fuel. No Label Required
Simple fueling for every kind of active.
Whether you’re training for something or just trying to keep up with life, your body needs fuel. And carbohydrates are how it prefers to get energy during activity. Good news: watermelon carbohydrates deliver exactly what your body needs, naturally.
21 grams of natural carbohydrates per 2-cup serving. Real fuel, from a real fruit, with zero prep time and maximum refreshment.
Research has explored watermelon as a carbohydrate-containing food option during prolonged exercise, performing comparably to a standard carbohydrate sports beverage for maintaining blood glucose during endurance activity. The difference? Watermelon does it with natural sugars, fluid, and nutrients you actually recognize.4
People who eat watermelon regularly also have been found to have higher overall diet quality, with greater intake of potassium, magnesium, vitamins A and C, and lower amounts of added sugar and saturated fat. Simple fruit. Real results.5
“No powder. No label. Just a fruit that’s been fueling people long before anyone called it performance nutrition.”
Easy ways to use watermelon as fuel:
- Pre-workout: enjoy a 2-cup serving of fresh watermelon about an hour before activity.
- During activity: frozen watermelon cubes travel well and taste great mid-effort.
- Morning smoothie: blend watermelon with banana and greens for a simple
pre-workout drink. - On the go: pre-cut watermelon is one of the easiest real-food snacks to pack and
enjoy anywhere.
Practitioner PDF Download
Download your free Fueling Plate, a practical visual guide to building a balanced pre- and post-workout plate featuring watermelon alongside protein, carbohydrates, and healthy fats.
Featured Video
Watch: Umo Callins, Board-Certified Sports Dietitian & Fitness Coach, walks you through how to use watermelon as a simple, effective whole-food fuel source before and during activity.
REFERENCES
4Shanely, R.A., Nieman, D.C., Perkins-Veazie, P., Henson, D.A., Meaney, M.P., Knab, A.M., & Cialdell-Kam, L. (2016). Comparison of watermelon and carbohydrate beverage on exercise-induced alterations in systemic inflammation, immune dysfunction, and plasma antioxidant capacity. Nutrients, 8(8), 518. PMID: 27556488. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu8080518
5Fulgoni, K., & Fulgoni, V.L. III. (2022). Watermelon intake is associated with increased nutrient intake and higher diet quality in adults and children, NHANES 2003-2018. Nutrients, 14(22), 4883. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu14224883