In hot temperatures, refreshing foods such as fruit, vegetables or salt are ideal for quenching hunger. They are not heavy on the stomach, are rich in nutrients and fill you up! If, as a child, we always pulled out the seeds of the watermelon, we should still eat them.
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Lots of healthy nutrients
Melon seeds are small powerhouses that provide the brain, muscles and bones with many nutrients. Included in the cores are:
- Vitamins A, B and C
- Magnesium
- Calcium
- Zink
- unsaturated fatty acids
47.4 grams of fat
Prepare watermelon seeds
Chew thoroughly and eat with it
The easiest way to prepare the melon seeds is to eat them right away. Chew the kernels thoroughly to release the nutrients inside.
Roast the watermelon seeds Place
the seeds in a non-stick pan with a little oil and salt. Briefly toast the seeds on one side and toss the pan thoroughly. You can sprinkle the roasted seeds over the salad or enjoy them as a healthy snack in front of the TV.
Powdering
If you find the pits uncomfortable to chew, you can remove the pits from the melon, wash and dry them. Grind the seeds into a powder in a coffee grinder or high-powered blender. You can add this to smoothies, mueslis, salads and other dishes.
Tea from watermelon
seed powder You can also use the powder to make tea. This is said to have a diuretic and particularly cleansing effect on the kidneys and urinary organs. Drink water in addition to the tea so as not to endanger your water balance.
Melon seeds in bread
Like pumpkin seeds, you can use the dried seeds to bake bread and rolls.
