Love to eat watermelon? But what do you do with the seeds? Do you eat them or spit them out? Have you ever noticed those barfi (sweets) made by your Dadi-Nani during the festival of Janmashtami or Diwali? It has watermelon sweets in its ingredients.
Although people love to eat that red pulp of the summer fruit that helps in replenishing the loss of water content in the body, they are completely unaware of the health benefits of the watermelon seeds. These little seeds are very nutritious either eaten raw, sprouted or roasted as they are loaded with several minerals, proteins, and vitamins. To know more in detail, read the article. Have a look at the surprising benefits of having watermelon seeds for health, skin, and hair.
• For glowing and beautiful skin
The seeds of watermelon are beneficial for flourishing a soft, healthy and glowing skin because of the presence of fatty acids. The fatty acids (oleic acid and linoleum acid) present in them also keeps your skin moisturized, and fairer. Its oil holds a great importance for preventing acne, wrinkles, blemishes, and other skin related problems.
• For Hair
We all know that hair enhances the overall beauty of an individual. It needs a variety of nutrients in order to look strong, healthy and shiny. The watermelon seeds contain an adequate amount of iron that helps to strengthen hair and preventing them from becoming thin, dry and dull. It also has protein, and mineral which are good for healthy and strong hair. The oil extracted by watermelon seeds is useful for treating itchy scalps.
• For Snacks
Not only watermelon seeds are used while preparing barfis because of several health benefits, they are also used as snacks, salads, sauces and soups. In order to prepare sprouts of watermelon seeds, you have to soak them in water for few days before roasting them in the oven and eating as a snack. But it it is said that one should chew seeds properly to absorb it’s nutrients in a better way or they flush out from the digestive tract as intact if not chewed properly.
• For diabetic cure
According to an Iranian study, the extracts of watermelon seeds are antidiabetic that are helpful in reducing the blood sugar levels which cures diabetes type 2. Have tea if watermelon seeds to control sugar.
• For healthy heart
The magnesium presents in the seeds contribute to heart health by managing blood pressure. It also ensures normal functioning of the heart. The presence of zinc helps in regulating the way calcium moves in heart cells as excessive calcium may lead to heart failure.
• For better immune system
The watermelon seeds are loaded with iron and mineral that are necessary for the better immune system. These nutrients strengthen the immune system of a person. Therefore, it is advised that one should include seeds of watermelon in one’s diet for better immunity.