Stop Eating Water Melon The Wrong Way! How To Eat It Right And The Health Benefits You Get!

When you were a kid your mother probably told you that if you swallowed a watermelon seed, a watermelon would grow inside your belly. I guess it was a fun thing moms liked to do.

But as a result of their harmless fun, you probably spit out quite a few watermelon seeds. I still do sometimes, which is a shame, because those little seeds are full of a whole lot of goodness.

5 AMAZING NUTRIENTS FOUND IN A WATERMELON SEED

B Vitamins

Watermelon seeds are packed with vitamins like niacin, folate and riboflavin. They are absolutely essential for proper digestion, brain functioning, heart health and more. Folate helps your body turn food into energy, making you feel less tired, while niacin lowers your cholesterol. They can also significantly reduce your risk of developing cancer, heart disease, and Alzheimer’s.

Protein

You might not believe it, but a cup of dried watermelon seeds contains over 30 grams of protein! The protein is made up of mostly essential amino acids which can help regulate your blood pressure and treat heart disease. Plus, all that protein is great for muscle growth and keeping you full for longer.

Fat

Watermelon seeds contain a large amount of fat, including omega-6 fatty acids and polysaturated fats. Omega-6 acids have been shown to be good for your blood pressure, while polysaturated fats can lower your bad cholesterol. The downside, however, is that watermelon seeds are quite high in calories, so you should be careful not to eat too many.

Magnesium

One cup of watermelon seeds contains almost 1.5 times your daily recommended intake of magnesium. This healthy mineral can help regulate your metabolism by aiding with the proper digestion of carbohydrates, and is also good for your blood pressure.

Iron

Watermelon seeds contain a great deal of iron, which can help cure anemia and fatigue. Its other health benefits include carrying oxygen to your cells, helping with brain functioning, and aiding the digestion of protein.

And that doesn't even include all the nutrients found in the actual watermelon.

HOW TO BENEFIT FROM WATERMELON SEED

Even if you don’t spit them out, by simply swallowing raw watermelon seeds you might not be getting the maximum benefit, as nature didn’t really intend for seeds to be digested.

A better solution is to collect the seeds and then prepare them one of two ways.

The first option is to spread the fresh seeds out on a pan and allow them to dry. Next you should drizzle some olive oil over them and sprinkle a little sea salt, before roasting them in the oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about 15 minutes. They make for a great snack.

A second alternative is to make the fresh seeds into a tea. You can do this by first grinding the seeds and then pouring boiling water over them. A good ratio is 1 tablespoon of seeds for 2 cups of water. Allow the seeds to steep for about 15 minutes and then strain them. The result is a great cleansing tea.

I never really believed my mother about the watermelon growing in my belly thing, but I also never would have guessed just how healthy those seeds could be.