30/05/2024
WATERMELON And SEEDS
Water melon is an incredibly hydrating fruit as it contains around 92 percent of water, and is enriched with a lot of essential minerals and vitamins. This succulent melon 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 the huge watermelon fruit have some magical properties,
Scroll down to find out!
They are low in calories and offer an array of micronutrients like copper, zinc, potassium, magnesium, iron, folate etc; which have various health benefits. Some of them are listed below:
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.
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.
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.
No unhealthy fat.
They contain certain healthy fats which are extremely important for the body. Watermelon seeds are a good source of healthy fatty acids like oleic acid, linoleum acid which is required for proper functioning of the body.
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.
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