These versatile seeds are more beneficial than you might think.
The truth is that watermelon seeds are perfectly fine to eat.
Kids, pregnant people, and other adults can all munch on them without problems.
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From the flesh tothe rind, there are dozens of ways toenjoy watermelonsand their seeds.
Stephanie Barlowis senior director of communications at theNational Watermelon Promotion Board(NWPB).
It is a good source of vitamin C, vitamin A, vitamin B6, and potassium.
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They are also an unexpected way to get some more protein into your diet.
Additionally, they are low in calories.
But for an easier, just-as-tasty way to prepare these seeds, try roasting and sprouting.
Its a great crunchy snack or topping, akin to eatingroasted pumpkin seeds.
Here’s how to sprout them, according to Barlow.
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