What happens if you eat a watermelon seed

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What happens to the body if you eat a seed from a watermelon or melon? Is it dangerous?

The end of July – it’s time for juicy, flavorful watermelons, which begin to be sold both in supermarkets and on market stalls. Watermelon is a favorite berry for many children and adults. This summer treat is not only delicious, but also healthy: watermelon fruit is rich in potassium, magnesium, iron, phosphorus, sodium, as well as vitamins A and B. Watermelon seeds are usually thrown away, but the question remains – what happens if you eat them, is it not harmful?

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What are the benefits of watermelon seeds

There are countries where watermelon seeds are consumed together with watermelon and no one thinks about throwing them away. But in most regions of Russia it is accepted differently. And after all, watermelon seeds can fill the daily human need for useful substances.

In fact, watermelon seeds are very useful. They contain proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals and dietary fiber. They are eaten raw, dried and roasted. But for better digestion of pips it is recommended to roast them.

Of the most suitable cooking options – frying in a frying pan or drying in the oven. In the first case, you can add half a cup of water and a teaspoon of salt. In the second – lay the seeds on baking paper and place them on a baking tray, put them in an oven heated to 160 degrees Celsius and bring them to dryness.

By the way, recently in the sale you can find watermelons without seeds, they also have a bright flavor, long stored and little susceptible to disease. At a higher price than the market price, since the probability of a guaranteed harvest is low, plus they do not ripen during storage.

What can be prepared from watermelon, if the berry in the usual form you are already bored, told in the previous article.

Why you should not eat watermelon with seeds on a diet

The fact is that watermelon seeds are quite caloric – about 600 kcal per 100 g. Therefore, if you are watching your figure or are on a diet, this product is not for you. Also, seeds are not recommended for pregnant women and children under five years old.

Myths about watermelon seeds

Seeds can provoke appendicitis

This is nothing more than a myth, as in reality watermelon seeds do not cause anything like this, and doctors have long disproved this.

Seeds cause intestinal obstruction

Another myth. In fact, everything is the opposite – rich in dietary fiber seeds cleanse the gastrointestinal tract.

What happens if you swallow watermelon seeds?

What happens if you or your child accidentally swallow a watermelon seed? The answer is simple – nothing terrible. The surface of the seed is smooth, but thick – this may interfere with normal digestion, but no more. Therefore, there is no need to panic.

Remember: if you use watermelon seeds properly, you will benefit your body in the form of minerals and vitamins, which is very good for your health.

And what happens to the body if you eat watermelons every day, read in the material.