Stop throwing away the watermelon seeds! If you’re a watermelon lover, then you need to stop throwing the seeds because they provide many health benefits and they are extremely efficient for improving the digestive system.
Watermelon seeds are rich in fibers which can improve your digestion and heal intestinal inflammations and jaundice. Consuming these seeds can help people that suffer from urinary tract problems and kidney stones. Watermelon seeds contain high amount of citrulline, a compound that has antioxidant properties and can help you with high blood pressure, atherosclerosis and angina pectoris. To get all the benefits from the seeds, you need to cook them or grind them.
The best way to consume the seeds is to prepare the magnificent watermelon seed tea.
Here’re how to prepare the watermelon seed tea:
Crush and ground 4 tbsp. of fresh watermelon seeds. After they’re ground, boil them in 2 liters of water for 15 minutes. Drink the tea for 3 days, then take a one day break. Continue to drink it in the next couple of weeks.
Watermelon seed tea is rich in magnesium, iron, vitamin A, vitamin B, vitamin C, antioxidants, calcium, etc. The tea is great for boosting your memory, improving the muscle cells in your body, improving your concentration and improving the function of your heart.