Watermelon is a hydrating fruit as it contains around 92 percent of water, and is enriched with a lot of essential minerals and vitamins.
Watermelon helps in regulating and maintaining the level of acid present in the urine. Eating watermelon or drinking its juice daily will help in natural dissolution of kidney stones.
This succulent fruit also contains a lot of seeds, which we generally throw after consumption. But did you know that these little black seeds are really rich in nutrition?
The tiny seeds inside watermelon fruit have some healthy properties that Nigerian women should be enjoying.
They are low in calories and offer an array of micronutrients like copper, zinc, potassium, magnesium, iron, folate etc; which have various health benefits.
These benefits are listed below:
1. Boosts metabolism
Watermelon seeds are a powerhouse of nutrients like folate, iron, zinc, copper, magnesium, potassium. These seeds are considered to be highly nutritious, as they are also rich in amino acids, proteins and vitamin B complex. All these nutrients together help in boosting your body’s metabolism.
2. Makes your bones stronger
Watermelon seeds have a high content of minerals like copper, manganese and potassium. And these minerals together with other micronutrients help in making our bones healthier. The seeds are linked with strengthening our bones and also improving the bone density.
3. Good for heart and immunity
Watermelon seeds are also linked with stronger immunity and better health. Due to the presence of magnesium these seeds can also cure hypertension, which is directly related to the heart health. Consumption of the watermelon seeds daily in moderate quantity helps in boosting your heart health and maintaining your blood pressure.
4. Good for diabetics
These black seeds are really helpful in controlling diabetes. It is known to reduce the elevated blood sugar level and therefore can be a good snack option for patients with diabetes.
5. Glowing skin
Watermelon seed oil is widely used as the main ingredient for cosmetic products that works wonders in treating acne and early signs of aging. These seeds have antioxidants that help in reversing early skin aging. Consumption of these seeds can provide your skin with an inner glow. Add a few seeds in your daily diet to get visibly healthy skin. Also, due to the presence of fatty acids, it prevents dryness and provides hydration to the damaged skin.
How to use watermelon seeds
Dry the watermelon seeds and roast them in a pan. Store them for many days in airtight containers. This can be a healthy yet delicious snacking option for those who always feel hungry.
These will provide you a boost of nutrition and you can add these tiny seeds to your salads or other nuts for that added benefit.
If you don’t want to eat it as a seed then you can also make it into a powder and to enjoy the same flavor and benefits.
Some people worry that watermelon seeds contain harmful chemicals, and some just think they are tasteless.
When you swallow watermelon seeds raw, not much happens. They basically just move through your digestive tract without being digested, similar to what happens when you swallow a piece of gum.
You can eat watermelon seeds raw, straight from the fruit. They are non toxic, and the seeds won’t be able to grow in your stomach acid.
