Because they are full of nutrients like proteins, essential fatty acids, magnesium, and zinc; they help to provide surprising benefits to our body, not to mention their ability to improve male fertility.
Lusaka, April 20 – When we think of a watermelon, it’s just the pink portion of this popular fruit that comes to our mind. In fact, when we cut it open, we immediately keep the seeds aside to throw them away.
It’s a habit that you should give up because watermelon seeds have several health benefits. Like pumpkin and sunflower seeds, watermelon seeds are full of nutrients like proteins, essential fatty acids, magnesium, and zinc that help to provide surprising benefits to our body.
◾Allow me to describe some of the important benefits here:
▪️ Heart health: Watermelon seeds are an excellent source of magnesium, which plays an important role in maintaining a healthy heart by regulating blood pressure and supporting proper heart rhythm.
▪️ Immune system: Zinc is crucial for a strong immune system, so you will be happy to know that it is found in abundance in watermelon seeds. Immune cells that help to fight against infections and any disorder are produced and activated with the help of zinc.
Additionally, the high amount of zinc helps them to improve male fertility. Zinc can improve the quality of sperm which is the major issue in male infertility.
▪️ Digestive health: Watermelon seeds contain fiber and unsaturated fats, which can help support digestive health and promote healthy bowel movements.
▪️ Healthy skin and hair: Thinking of using watermelon face masks? It’s not just application that’s helpful. Watermelon seeds are rich in protein and essential fatty acids, which can help to have healthy skin and hair. These nutrients can also help to reduce inflammation and prevent acne.
▪️ Bone health: We know that to have strong and healthy bones, we need calcium, and watermelon seeds contain the mineral. Apart from bone health, it is also needed for muscle function and proper nerve signaling.
◾How to eat watermelon seeds?
You might be thinking should you eat them raw or add them to a dish. Well, you can cook watermelon seeds in the oven to make them edible. Salt or other seasonings can be added to the watermelon seeds after baking to enhance flavour.
Another method to eat watermelon seeds is to powder them and sprinkle the powder on healthy salads or other nutritious foods.
◾Can watermelon seeds cause any health complications?
In general, watermelon seeds are safe to eat. However, they should either be avoided altogether or used sparingly by some people.
▪️ They have high fibre content, so watermelon seeds may be best avoided by those who suffer from stomach problems like irritable bowel syndrome.
▪️ Watermelon seeds also have the potential to trigger allergic reactions in people with seed allergies or intolerances.
▪️ They also contain high amounts of potassium, which can be harmful to people with kidney disease. So, those who have kidney issues or those who are receiving kidney dialysis may need to limit their intake of watermelon seeds.
◾Conclusion.
Watermelon seeds are often overlooked, but as you have read, they are a rich source of nutrients. Watermelon seeds are rich in micronutrients which help to boost and maintain your energy for a longer period.
A majority of people find them to be a nutritious snack, but if you have any health issues or pre-existing conditions, you should talk to your doctor before eating them.
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About The Author: Dr. Chilufya, a PF presidential candidate, is a public health physician, Mansa Central Member of Parliament and former Minister of Health who led a transformational agenda of the national health system, focused on creating a resilient health approach to achieve Universal Health Coverage.
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