Watermelon
seeds are gotten from watermelon fruit which contain about 92% of water
with other nutrient that nourish the human body. Watermelon seeds are
mostly thrown away during consumption, thereby neglecting its
nutritional values. Watermelon seeds are rich in vitamins, magnesium,
potassium, omega 3and 6 fatty acid and more. These seeds can be dried
and roasted for consumption.
Below are some of the health benefits of watermelon seeds;
- It helps to nourish the skin
The
consumption of roasted seeds of watermelon helps to prevent outbreak of
a disease known as acne (skin condition that occurs when the hair
follicles become attach with oil and dead skin cells). It also helps to
prevent ageing of the skin. The oil of the watermelon seeds, when
applied to your face helps to block pores.
- It prevent hair breakage
The
seeds contain protein which helps to increase hair growth, while the
magnesium found in it helps to prevent breakage and split ends, and the
copper helps to increase the melanin secretion which makes the hair
vibrant and silky.
- It helps to control blood sugar level.
The
seeds of watermelon help to reduce the effect of diabetes by regulating
the insulin resistance in the body. Thus it is used for treatment of
diabetes, it also have the power to reduce plasma glucose level in
human.
- It helps to increase energy level
Discoveries
have shown that watermelon seeds contain high percent of calories which
gives more strength to human when consumed and also helps to regulate
metabolism rate in human.
- It prevent osteoporosis
osteoporosis is
a condition of weak bones and low bone density which cause the risk of
fractures in human. Watermelon seeds help to prevent osteoporosis
because it contain magnesium. Also, it helps to give rigidity to your
bones and improves its mineral density.
- It help to improve fertility in men
Zinc
is one of the minerals gotten from watermelon seeds which are very
necessary in male reproductive system. According to Chinese research,
its supplement increase sperm quality of infertile men and boost its
fertility rate.
- It aids digestion
Watermelon
seeds aid digestion because of the magnesium content present in the
seeds. It helps to break down food particle and by activating the
enzymes, it makes the body to assimilate nutrients easily and prevent
constipation.
- It help to improve memory lose
Research
have shown that magnesium which is a nutrient gotten from watermelon
seeds aids to reduce memory loss and help to accelerate learning and
improve one’s understanding.
How to eat watermelon seeds
Kindly
purchase a watermelon, then pick the seeds from the watermelon, rinsed
and drain the seed to dry. Then, toss the seed with olive oil and salt
or any other seasoning till it turn golden and crispy. Your snack is
ready for consumption.
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