Can You Eat Watermelon With Seeds: Here's What Happens If You Swallow Watermelon Seeds
For many people, summer is associated with watermelons – and indeed, these sweet and juicy fruits are perfect for quenching your thirst when the heat outside is unbearable.
But, as we know, no barrel is complete without a fly in the ointment.
Even watermelons, which are excellent in all respects, have a significant drawback: their seeds.
If you're interested in finding out what happens if you accidentally (or intentionally) swallow a watermelon seed, you're welcome: in this article, we discuss all the nuances of such a "food blunder."
Spoiler: nothing terrible will happen to your body.
On the contrary: watermelon seeds contain a large amount of zinc and iron. In addition, black and white grains contain useful fiber and protein.
Due to their composition, watermelon seeds have a beneficial effect on blood sugar levels and also help improve skin condition.
And if we, the inhabitants of the middle zone, swallow watermelon seeds exclusively by accident, then those who are close to the cuisine of the Middle East and Asia, as well as the inhabitants of Sudan, Egypt and Nigeria, use watermelon seeds in cooking, making flour or oil from them, and also eating them - just like sunflower seeds.
Earlier we told you why you shouldn’t drink tea with cottage cheese.
