During summer, eating water-rich and juicy muskmelons is more beneficial than how tasty they are. Muskmelon is a fruit which is liked by most of the people. It becomes more healthy due to its nutrients. Protein, fibre, vitamins and minerals are found in abundance in muskmelon. It contains Vitamin C which strengthens the immune system. Melon is eaten after peeling it and removing the seeds. Most people throw away the peels and seeds considering them as garbage, but the seeds which you throw in the dustbin are sold in the market for more than Rs 2000. Antioxidants are also found in muskmelon seeds which protect the skin from free radicals. The seeds are rich in fibre and cooling in nature. They also help in weight loss. Know the benefits.
You should store melon seeds in an open box. When a few seeds are collected, wash them thoroughly with water and then dry them in the sun. Now peel these seeds and keep them. If you buy muskmelon seeds from the market, 250 grams of melon is sold online for more than Rs 500.
What to do with melon seeds?
During summer, you can easily store melon seeds at home. You can use melon seeds with any breakfast, by adding it to salad, curd or smoothie. Melon seeds also taste good in flour laddus and barfi. Melon seeds can be added to carrot halwa or any sweet. Only melon and coconut barfi are also made separately.
Benefits of muskmelon seeds
- Strengthens the immune system – Eating melon seeds strengthens the immune system. Helps the body to fight diseases. Vitamin C and antioxidants are found in melon seeds. Due to this immunity increases.
- Control blood pressure – Melon seeds prove helpful in reducing high blood pressure. Fiber, potassium and vitamin C are found in it which also helps in keeping the heart healthy. This also maintains cholesterol in the body.
- Improves digestion- Fiber-rich melon seeds maintain better digestion. Constipation and digestion problems are cured by eating melon seeds. People who have slow digestion should eat melon seeds.
- Makes skin healthy – Vitamins A, C and E are found in melon seeds which makes the skin healthy. Seeds help in increasing the collagen which decreases with age. Eating melon seeds keeps the skin healthy.
So, from the new time when you will be having muskmelon do not forget to store the seeds as storing those seeds will be only beneficial for your health.
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