Watermelon seeds are rich in vitamins, minerals and folic acid, which can lead to several health benefits like boosting immunity, reducing swelling, strengthening the bones, regulating blood pressure and preventing cardiovascular diseases.

Although watermelon seeds are often discarded, they can be used to make tea, or roasted and added to yogurt and salads.

To obtain the health benefits that watermelon benefits have to offer, it is important to maintain and healthy and active lifestyle.

Health benefits

The main benefits of watermelon seeds are:

Reducing fluid retention
Regulating blood pressure
Improving kidney functioning
Reducing the risk for UTIs
Reducing the risk for kidney stones
Preventing cardiovascular diseases
Promoting healthy teeth and bones
Preventing anemia
Boosting immunity
Promoting nervous system functioning
Improving skin and hair health
Improving bowel function

Watermelon seeds naturally contain omega-6, B vitamins, amino acids and folic acid, which can lead to these health benefits. They also contain zinc and magnesium, which have a strong antioxidant action that can neutralize free radicals and reduce cellular damage.

How to use

Watermelon seeds can toasted to be added to yogurt or salads, or used to prepare watermelon seed tea.

1. Watermelon seed tea

Watermelon seed tea can be consumed to reduce fluid retention and improve blood pressure. To prepare this tea, add 2 teaspoons of dehydrated watermelon seeds to 500 ml of boiling water. Soak for about 10 minutes, then strain, wait for it cool and drink. This tea should be consumed fresh in small quantities, several times a day.

2. Toasted watermelon seeds

Watermelon seeds can also be eaten as a snack or added to salads, yogurt or soup. To make them taste better, the seeds can be toasted. Place them on a baking tray in the oven, and roast for 15 minutes at 160ºC or 320ºF.