When we cut the vegetables, we throw the seeds thinking that they are not healthy. Knowingly or unknowingly or knowingly commit a mistake by throwing the healthy vegetables seeds. There are many vegetables whose seeds can be very beneficial for our health. Here are few vegetables and fruit seeds that have multiple health benefits. So, next time while cutting these vegetables and fruits, be sure you eat the seeds too.
Pumpkin Seeds
The big seeds of a pumkin can be really beneficial for dieters. They are low in calories (phytosterols) and is effective in lowering bad cholesterol levels. It is a rich source of iron and zinc that strengthens bones and also prevents the body against osteoporosis and kidney stones. If you have parasites in your intestines then it can be cured by eating pumpkin seeds. It is anti-inflammatory and pumpkin seeds also improves digestion and other stomach problems.
Tomato Seeds
The sour and juicy red vegetable has many health benefits. The small miniature sized tomato seeds are very effective in lowering blood pressure, increasing blood circulation in the body and also in flushing out toxins from the body. The anti-clotting properties of tomato seeds protects the heart from blockage. It is believed that tomato seeds do not digest easily. But, the seeds help cure constipation. It also cleanses the digestive tract.
Capsicum Seeds
There are many varieties of capsicum that are available in the market. Bell peppers have many health benefits that can force you to add them not just for flavouring but also to enjoy its benefits on the body. Capsicum is a rich source of vitamin A, C, K that improves blood circulation, boosts immune system and also fights ageing. Lycopene is an effect element in capsicum seeds that fight ageing. These seeds also improve bowel movements. Next time when you cut campsicum, do not throw the seeds. Separate them and add in the dish.
Papaya Seeds
We all the benefits of the fruit but, do we know how much its seeds are useful to our health? These fruit seeds have many health benefits like the pulp of the fruit. The papaya seeds cleanses the kidneys of harmful toxins, detoxifies the liver and also improves digestion. If you suffer from gastric problems, have a spoon of papaya seeds. You can also dry them and add as an ingredient like pumpkin seeds. Apart from health benefits, it also has beauty beneifts. You can use these seeds in a face pack to get a glowing and flawless skin.
Pomegranate Seeds
The small and sweet flavoured fruit has a long seed. Many people chew the seeds to enjoy its juice. Instead of swallowing the seeds, they throw out. Pomegranate seeds have dietary fiber that aids weight loss. To burn body fat, you can have this snack any time of the day. Phytochemicals in pomegranate seeds have polyphenols that prevents cancer, heart conditions and tumour. So, have these fruit seeds to enjoy its health benefits.
These are few health benefits of vegetable and fruit seeds. Do you know more to add in the list? Do drop a comment and share with us.
