The health benefits and uses of watermelon rinds.
1. We all love the delicious taste of watermelon, however you can also eat the rind for some extra benefits.
2. The rind is white part of the fruit, just below the shell, and above the pink flesh.
3. We often throw this away, however this has more nutrients concentrated within it, than the fruit itself.
4. This contains a very high dose of L-citruline. This amino acid helps your blood vessels to expand, helping your body to circulate blood.
5. This will help to regulate your blood pressure, and get rid of any light headedness.
6. This is a powerful anti-oxidant and will protect your body from free radical damage.
7. The fluid within the rind is packed full of nutrients such as chlorophyll which is extremely healthy for your body overall.
8. This will boost your immune system and help you fight off diseases and infections.
9. It also works well to treat urinary tract infections. Simply eat this rind of 1 watermelon each day for one week.
10. To eat the rind, you should first peel away the green shell, and blend the white flesh to a fine mixture. It contains a lot of fibre and will help your body to process foods more effectively.
11. It can also be pickled and eaten at a later time, by simply slicing the rinds and adding them to a jar with vinegar. This will preserve them for at least 6 months.
12. It has quite a bitter taste, so I recommend adding these to fruit smoothies with red apples to sweeten the flavour.
13. It also contains lycopene. This has been shown to decrease the risk of strokes, and prevent certain types of cancer.
14. This is excellent for women going through the menopause as it can lower the risk of developing ovarian cancer.
15. One scientific study showed that this substance reduced the growth of brain tumours.
16. Men who suffer with erectile dysfunction may find this to be useful, as it is said to increase sex drive and stamina.
17. I recommend eating watermelon’s regularly and using all parts of the fruit. Be sure to wash the rind first before adding to delicious smoothies or pickling.
18. You can also eat the watermelon seeds, as these are also rich in nutrients, please see our video on this to learn more.
19. The bright red delicious flesh of the watermelon is fantastic for hydrating your body in the summer. This contains natural sugars which your body can process, and is much healthier than fizzy drinks.
20. The fluid will also help to flush your kidneys and keep them in working order. This can be a great boost for those who drink lots of alcohol.
21. Some people like to add the rind in with their curries, particularly in India. This works well with warm spices.
22. This can also be candied by soaking in liquid sugar and allowing it to absorb and dry.
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