Health Note - Watermelon Seeds

Beloved,

I wish above all things that thou mayest ...be in health,...

3 John 1:2

"Rest assured that watermelon seeds are 100% safe to ingest.

In fact, watermelon seeds contain lots of nutrients that you definitely want to enjoy. Instead of always spitting out your watermelon seeds, try eating them instead!

Watermelon seeds are very high in protein, with 1 cup of dried seeds containing 30.6g, which is 61 percent of the daily recommended value.

The protein in watermelon seeds consists of several amino acids, one of which is arginine. Some of the health benefits of arginine include regulating blood pressure and treating coronary heart disease.

Watermelon seeds are also loaded with several of the B vitamins. ...B vitamins are necessary for converting food into energy and other important bodily functions. The most prevalent B vitamin in watermelon seeds is niacin, with 1 cup of dried watermelon seeds containing 3.8mg, which is 19 percent of the daily value. Niacin is important for

maintaining the nervous system, digestive system and skin health.

Magnesium is the most abundant mineral, weighing in with 556mg, or 139 percent of the recommended daily value, in 1 cup of dried seeds. ...magnesium helps regulate blood pressure and the metabolism of carbohydrates, which has a beneficial effect on blood sugar as well. Other important minerals in watermelon seeds are phosphorous, iron, potassium, sodium, copper, manganese and zinc.

Roasted watermelon seeds nourish your hair and skin because of their copper content. You need copper to produce melanin -- the pigment that gives your skin and hair their color, and also helps protect you from the sun's harmful rays.

Such seeds are effective to certain extent in lowering down sugar level in blood thus helpful to treat Diabetes type 2. To control sugar, one has to take tea of watermelon seeds.

How to Make a Drink of Watermelon Seeds:

To make 2 liters, take 4 tbsp. (approximately) of fresh watermelon seeds and eight cups of water, which is equal to 2 liters of water. Grind the watermelon seeds either using a blender or a coffee grinder. The seeds can be removed from a fresh store-bought watermelon and do not have to be purchased separately. Watermelon seeds need to be fresh, so purchasing dried watermelon seeds is not advised.
Bring the water to a boil over high heat on the stove top. Pour the boiling water over the ground watermelon seeds. Allow the watermelon seeds to steep in the boiling water for 10 to 15 minutes. Allow the mixture to cool and strain the liquid.
Two liters can be sipped over a two-day period. On the third day, you should take a break from drinking ... Most people choose to drink half the mixture (or four cups) on each of the two days.

How to Roast or Bake the Watermelon Seeds:
Directions

1. Preheat oven to 325° Fahrenheit. Rinse watermelon seeds and soak for 2 hours in salted water. Drain, pat dry, and remove as much leftover watermelon goo as possible.
   
2. Place seeds in a large oven-proof glass or heavy metal baking dish. Drizzle with oil and stir to coat thoroughly, then sprinkle with salt, spices, herbs, etc. and tiny pieces of butter, if using.
3. Place in oven and bake for about 40 minutes at, then bump up temperature to 350 degrees, and bake for about 15 minutes until crisp and
   
   darker brown (may vary depending on oven and the size of the seeds).
4. Remove from oven and let cool, transferring to paper towel or a rag to absorb excess oil. They will become crisper as they cool. Store leftovers in a well-sealed jar in the refrigerator."

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