1.25 WATERMELON SEEDS ARE HIGHLY BENEFICIAL HEALTH FOOD - A video demonstration of utilization in cooking is attached

WATERMELON SEEDS ARE HIGHLY BENEFICIAL HEALTH FOOD -

 A video demonstration of utilization in cooking is attached

Watermelon (Puchcha kaya) is everyone’s favorite summer treat, coolest thirst quencher and a great energy booster. Even watermelon seeds are excellent health food, but normally we throw them out as a waste. These seeds are edible and are a rich source of nutrients and minerals. Don’t discard them now onwards. They can be eaten raw along with the fruit safely. But due to their hard outer covering, they should be chewed before swallowing to get their nutritional content. So, the best method is to collect the seeds, wash in water and dry in sun and preserve. Take them out whenever you want for cooking.

MULTIPLE BENEFITS:

 Your body requires amino acids, but the body cannot produce some essential amino acids on its own. Watermelon seeds contain some of those essential amino acids.

 These seeds are good sources of magnesium. They are excellent sources of multivitamin B and can replace some of the supplements. They are high in protein. They are an important source of calories and energy. Sun dried watermelon seeds contain iron & potassium. Roasted watermelon seeds contain copper which is involved in the production of melanin, which is a pigment that provides color to your hair and skin.

Watermelon seeds are good for heart, blood, blood pressure, skin, hair, nails & sexual health. They help in calcium absorption, improve the body’s metabolism, cardiovascular system, nervous system, effective immune response, male fertility and protein synthesis.They are useful for treating diabetes, for recovering health after illness, for sharpening memory and to maintain long and strong nails.

Watermelon seed oil, due to its excellent moisturizing properties, is used as an essential ingredient in baby oils. The oil is useful for keeping skin healthy & glowing and for making hair healthy & shiny. It provides moisturizing benefits and improves hair growth, prevents signs of ageing by making skin look younger, healthier and more vibrant.

These benefits can be enjoyed by consuming a handful or two of watermelon seeds a week.

HOW TO CONSUME THE WATERMELON SEEDS:
Sun dried watermelon seeds can be roasted and properly spiced before eating. Otherwise, a tasty chutney or mouth watering chutney powder can be made, as demonstrated by the author in the accompanying video, which was a telecast on VANATHA TV channel and now available on the internet in YOUTUBE.