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Watermelon is a refreshing fruit consumed by individuals with about 92 percent water. While we all enjoy every single bite of this fruit, we usually discard the seeds without knowing that those tinny seeds are of great benefit to the body.

BELOW ARE SOME OF THE HEALTH BENEFITS OF WATERMELON SEEDS

1. Watermelon seeds contains about 21 mg of magnesium in a 4 gram serving and magnesium on the other hand is important for good heart health, maintenance of nerve, muscle and immune function, maintenance of normal blood pressure and supporting metabolic activities in the body.

2. Watermelon seeds contains monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids which helps to lower the levels of LDL cholesterol in the blood and also helps protect one against cardiac ailment and stroke.

3. Watermelon seeds contain lycopene which is also found in tomatoes. Lycopene is good for the face and also helps in improving male erectile dysfunction.

4. Watermelon seed contains iron which helps to produce hemoglobin and myoglobin. It also helps in liver function, immune nourishment and helps the body convert calories into energy.

Does it prevent cancer too? Cuz everything now prevents cancer

donbenedict:
Does it prevent cancer too? Cuz everything now prevents cancer

lol..... yes it does and its also good for the kidney, hair abd nails






thank you for reading

uhiochris1:
lol..... yes it does and its also good for the kidney, hair abd nails






thank you for reading

How do u prepare the seeds for consumption? Roast them, boil them or eat them raw.

Brightgem:
How do u prepare the seeds for consumption? Roast them, boil them or eat them raw.

if you dont like it raw then you can boil them in water mixed with salt until the water dry's or you can grind and boil and drink as tea or you can roast the by tossing the seed in oil and salt and fry or you can dry them under the sun, remove the back and eat.

Thanks for reading