KOCHI: In this day and age, consuming seeds is becoming a nutritional trend across age groups. Among various seeds, watermelon seeds are also on the food charts.
Usually, these are discarded once the fruit is eaten. But due to the hype over the nutritional intake of seeds, these are also onn the vogue. Dr Hari Lakshmi, dietician at Motherhood Hospital, says, “Since watermelon seeds have various minerals and nutrients such as zinc, iron, magnesium and protein which contribute in boosting one’s immunity, it’s an easier way to access nutrition rather than taking medicines.”
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How to include in your diet
Who can consume watermelon seeds?
There are no restrictions as they are versatile except for people who are allergic and children below 6-8 months are preferably advised not to have these seeds as it may cause choking.
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