Health Benefits Of Eating Watermelon Seeds

 By Bulus Polum U17MM1001

The red beautiful fruit, enriched with minerals and vitamins is a popular fruit among people but a challenge in consuming it is the amount of seeds in it. But did you know that these seeds contain amazing nutritional properties? They are a rich source of vitamins, proteins, omega 6 and omega 3, fatty acids, zinc, magnesium, copper, iron and potassium. Although they have a lot of benefits, they contain calories therefore they should be consumed in moderation. Here are some of the health benefits of watermelon seeds.

1. Cleansing of the skin

Watermelon seeds are full of vitamin c and antioxidants which helps to cleanse the skin.its oil is used in various beauty products to treat dry skin and acne, and the zinc found in the seeds helps to slow down the ageing process.

2. Lower blood sugar levels

As diabetes patients are concerned with managing blood sugar levels, the magnesium in watermelon seeds helps to reduce the metabolism of carbohydrates which directly affects blood sugar levels.

3. Straightening hair

The magnesium in the seeds helps to prevent split ends and hair breakage, while it's protein value boosts hair growth.

4. Improve heart health

Watermelon seeds can be beneficial to your heart in a variety of ways. The magnesium helps in maintaining normal blood pressure, their iron contents helps in the circulation of oxygenated blood throughout the body and the zinc in it is essential for the heart health as it regulates the calcium in the heart.

5. It is a good ulcer treatment

Scientists have proven it's usefulness for the treatment of ulcer. They evaluated the seeds extract and found that it exhibited a protection against ulcer in rats under laboratory condition. And when compared with Ranitidine, a common ulcer medicine, it's anti ulcer effect was greater, showing it can be used as an anti ulcer remedy.

How can the seeds be consumed?

The consumption of the seeds are the point of concern for most people, so here are ways that you can conveniently consume watermelon seeds.

1. You can blend it together with the fruit and drink like a smoothie

2. You can eat them roasted. Roast them evenly and to make it tastier, add olive oil and salt or cinnamon and sugar.

3. You can use the oil while cooking and can apply the oil on your hair

Here is a video discussing the benefits of watermelon seeds






Comments

  1. MaverickSeptember 7, 2023 at 10:31 AM

    Wow, not a lover of fruit but I'll have to reconsider because my health is my wealth.
    Thank you for this wonderful piece.

    ReplyDelete
  2. The Friends blogSeptember 8, 2023 at 11:31 AM

    I've always loved eating the seed but now I'm gon consume more😊.

    ReplyDelete

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