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6 Benefits of Watermelon Seeds

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Watermelon seeds are a storehouse of good and healthy nutrients and minerals, and should NOT be discarded or spat out or on other people!

Eat them or boil a handful in some water for about half an hour and sip the strained water like tea. We’re going to give you six benefits of watermelon seeds, which will change the way you eat the fruit…forever!

  1. Build Muscle – These seeds contain arginine and lysine which are essential aminos, not produced by the body. Arginine is responsible for the sexual health, besides muscle building and metabolism boost, whereas lysine is responsible for calcium absorption and better connective tissues.

 

  1. Gives necessary fat to the body – one cup of these seeds has monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats, including omega-6 fatty acids that are necessary and good fats. One cup of dried seeds = 50 gms of this good stuff, making up for 80% of your daily requirement right there!

 

  1. Stronger and Smarter – Besides Building muscle and increasing your protein intake, watermelon seeds also make you a stronger and sharper human being.  Studies conducted worldwide have proven that having dried watermelon seeds boosts your immune system and is to germs what odomos is to mosquitos. It helps recover faster from illnesses and also sharpens your memory so you don’t forget where you stash your cash!

 

  1. Gives you kids – No, we’re not joking! Watermelon seeds help in child birth…if you want a child! The seeds contain a substance called lycopene which has shown to increase male fertility and sperm health. A little seed is all you need guys!

 

  1. Great Skin – The seeds  prevent the signs of aging, since they contain healthy fats and antioxidants that work hard to keep the skin younger and glowing. The unsaturated fatty acids in the seeds prevent dirt deposits and acne and keep the skin firm, clear and well- toned. You have to try it to believe it, a handful of seeds everyday should be enough to leave you stunned in a couple of weeks.

 

  1. Brilliant hair – You’ve read above that the seeds contain protein and amino acids, which makes it a great agent for the hair and keeps it silky and shiny. But besides that, the seeds also contain copper which is involved in the creation of melanin (the pigment that gives the hair and skin colour). So it’s a no brainer that these seeds are only going to do your hair a world of good.