"Watermelon seed, I spat it out without knowing"… Turns out it has 'amazing benefits'

Recently, comparison articles about watermelon juice from different cafes have been trending online, and when making watermelon juice

Drinking the seed together with the liquid was found to allow for a richer intake of nutrients.

 

According to the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety on the 2nd, watermelon seeds are related to growth and development, prevention of adult diseases, and waste elimination.

It is rich in nutrients that are helpful.

 

 

First, watermelon seeds are rich in various vitamins, calcium, and minerals, which help with growth and development.

It is also rich in protein and lipids, and contains linolenic acid, an unsaturated fatty acid, which helps lower cholesterol levels in the body.

The Korean Society of Lipid and Arteriosclerosis states that "lipid is another term for cholesterol."

Lipids are components that make up cells and cell membranes, materials for steroid hormones, and raw materials for bile.

He said, "It is an essential nutrient for sustaining life."

The ingested lipids are used for hormone synthesis in the body or for various processes such as brain development and maintenance.

 

Watermelon seeds also help eliminate waste, purify the blood, and are effective against cystitis.

It helps with skin conditions such as acne and other skin diseases, and is also effective for constipation.

 

Watermelon seed recipe

 

However, since watermelon seeds are difficult to digest if consumed directly, a separate cooking method is necessary.

A representative method is to stir-fry and eat.

The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety explained, "Wash watermelon seeds thoroughly, remove excess moisture, and then roast them until crispy in a dry pan."

It is also good to blend and drink watermelon juice together with the pulp to increase its nutrients.

 

 

 

Watermelon rind is also a widely known ingredient.

Watermelon rind contains more citrine, a diuretic component, than the flesh.

It is known to assist in the breakdown of proteins in the body, soothe swelling, and be effective for diabetes.

 

Watermelon rind recipe

 

Watermelon rind can be used in dishes such as namul (seasoned vegetable side dishes).

First, wash the watermelon rind thoroughly and remove the moisture, then it can be prepared as a vegetable side dish or cold dish.

It can be dried again and then soaked in water to be used in side dish preparations.

 

Precautions

 

However, not all fruit seeds are beneficial for health.

Among fruits, apricots, peaches, plums, and apples contain cyanogenic glycosides in their seeds.

It should not be consumed as food.

The cyanide compound itself is not harmful, but it is broken down by enzymes to produce hydrogen cyanide.

It can harm health, such as causing cyanosis.

 

 

[Source: Newsis]