4 Benefits of Consumption Watermelon Seeds for Our Health

Who would not like watermelon? Watermelon is a fruit that's very good consumed in summer. Not only delicious and refreshing, watermelon is also cleansing fruit. Watermelon has a small black seeds. This seed usually discarded, whereas a watermelon seed has a very nice benefit to health.

Watermelon seeds contain many nutrients are composed of fatty acids, a lot of minerals, vitamins and essential proteins. Watermelon seeds also contain calories that is necessary for our body. Consuming 100 grams of watermelon seeds can give 600 gram calories to the body. To get the maximum benefit from this watermelon seeds, you need to cook them, grind or burn them.

Watermelon seed tea recipe:

First of all, take a watermelon seed as much as 4 tablespoons. Crush the seeds, then boiled in 2 liters of water for 15 minutes. Consumption this tea for 2 days and then take a one day break. Repeat this treatment for the next couple of weeks.

watermelon with seeds / pic via sain-et-naturel.com

You can read the benefits of consumption watermelon seeds below :

1. Preventing heart disease

   The magnesium in watermelon seed is very good for our heart health. In addition, the watermelon seeds can also be cared for blood pressure and improve our metabolism. Watermelon seed is very good for preventing heart disease and high blood pressure (hypertension).
   
   

2. Prevents premature aging

   The content of antioxidants in watermelon seeds are very good for your skin. The skin will look brighter, younger and preventing premature aging.
   
   

3. Acne treatment

   Acne problems that you experience can be overcome with a watermelon seed oil. Use a cotton ball and apply directly to your face.
   
   

4. Strengthen hair

   Watermelon seed contains high protein and amino acids to strengthen the hair easily. Boiled melon seeds can also make your hair shiny and looks beautiful.