By
Agronigeria
Watermelon
is one of the fruits that is rich of water. Watermelon is good for hydrating
our body because it contains vitamins A and C, as well as potassium, zinc, fat
and calorie.
However,
it is not just the fleshy part of the fruit that provides amazing health
benefits when consumed. Unknowingly to many people, watermelon seeds are packed
with nutrients including fatty acids, essential proteins and lots of minerals.
Some of the many health benefits that water
melon provides when eaten include:
·
Arginine
is essential amino acids present in Watermelon seed, which is believed to
improve sexual health in men.
·
Watermelon
seeds are good source of dietary fibers which helps in smooth bowel movements
and treatment of constipation.
·
Water
melon seeds are considered demulcent or a substance that relieves irritation of
the mucous membranes in the mouth.
·
Lisin
in watermelon seeds are essential for the forming of collagen in our body to
keep our skin healthy and prevent us from early aging.
Water
Melon Seeds
·
Watermelon seeds oil is rich of fatty acids that are essential
for our hair to make it moisture and safe from breakage.
·
Watermelon seed are rich in Vitamin B3 or niacin which increases
production of ceramides and fatty acids responsible for protection of skin.
·
When boiled for 40-45 minutes, and drank as tea every day,
diabetes patients can use watermelon seeds as part of their medication.
·
The
magnesium content in water melon seeds is important for controlling our blood
pressure and carbohydrate metabolism.
So when
next you buy the water melon, don’t just eat the fleshy part, eat the seeds
too!
@WPP Jr
Editor/Publisher
