Eating watermelon seeds can clear the lungs and resolve phlegm

Introduction: Generally speaking, the seeds in the watermelons we eat every day can also be made into watermelon seeds, but they are too small. Therefore, the watermelon seeds on the market usually come from special watermelon varieties, such as those from Lanzhou. Hit the melon. Da melon, also known as seed melon, produces melon seeds with black edges and white hearts, plump particles and larger flakes, so it is known as "Lanzhou black melon seeds" or "Lanzhou big plate melon seeds" in the international market. In autumn, when the seed melon matures, break the melon with your fist, eat the flesh and take out the seeds, wash them with water, and dry them in the sun before they are ready for the market.

I wonder if you have studied the nutritional value of watermelon seeds. When I usually buy melon seeds, I mostly look at the taste and quality of the melon seeds. I don’t care much about the efficacy of watermelon seeds. Let’s talk about these issues with you. By the way, how many calories are there in watermelon seeds? Let’s take a look!

Watermelon seeds are the seeds of watermelon in the dicotyledonous medicinal plant Cucurbitaceae. Watermelon seeds are It is one of the most popular snack foods and a representative of daily snacks. After processing, watermelon seeds can be made into cream seeds, spiced melon seeds, multi-flavored melon seeds, etc. Generally speaking, the seeds in the watermelon we eat every day can also be made into watermelon seeds. However, because it is too small, the watermelon seeds produced on the market usually come from special watermelon varieties, such as Lanzhou's Dagua. Okay, without further ado, let’s get to the point and let’s take a look at how many calories are in watermelon seeds.

The calories and nutritional value of watermelon seeds

The calories of watermelon seeds are relatively high, so friends who want to lose weight should pay attention. Each 100 grams of raw and dried watermelon seeds contains 573 calories, 32.4 grams of protein, 5.4 grams of dietary fiber, 45.9 grams of fat, 3.2 grams of carbohydrates, 20.08 mg of vitamin B, 10.2 mg of vitamin B, and 1.23 mg of vitamin E. 27.37 mg, phosphorus 760 mg, iron 4.7 mg, etc.

Efficacy and functions of watermelon seeds

Now that we know the calories of watermelon seeds, let’s take a look at the functions and functions of watermelon seeds.

1. Watermelon seeds are rich in protein, fatty acids, vitamins and other nutrients. They also contain a variety of trace elements, mainly iron and selenium. These nutrients are harmful to the lungs of the human body. It has a very good protective effect on the body and can clear the lungs and resolve phlegm. In addition, it also has a good therapeutic effect on human symptoms such as cough and excessive phlegm.

2. Watermelon seeds contain a large amount of oil. When these oils enter the human body, they have the effect of strengthening the stomach and digestion. In addition, it can moisturize the intestines, thus effectively avoiding the symptoms of constipation. Therefore, in daily life, you can prevent loss of appetite and constipation symptoms by eating watermelon seeds.

3. Watermelon seeds also have the effect of lowering blood pressure and blood lipids. Watermelon seeds also contain some unsaturated fatty acids, which can effectively decompose excess fat in the human body, thereby lowering blood pressure and blood lipids. The role of index.

4. In addition to the above, watermelon seeds also have a hemostatic effect, and also have a very good effect on relieving symptoms such as gastric bleeding and bloody stools in humans. In addition, watermelon seeds are suitable for consumption after being fried, which is more conducive to its multiple effects.

How to eat watermelon seeds

Sugar and salt melon seeds

Take 5 kilograms of watermelon seeds, wash them with water, drain them, and stir-fry them in a wok . Take 300 grams of table salt and 1 gram of saccharin. Dissolve the salt in water first. Add an amount of water so that the salt can be completely dissolved. Then dissolve the saccharin in the salt water. Pour the salt, sugar, and semen into the melon seed pot, stir-fry over a slow fire until dry, or bake in an oven. Finally, spray with food flavoring and serve.

Oil-flavored melon seeds

Wash 5 kilograms of watermelon seeds with water, drain and stir-fry, add 50 grams of cooked oil, 75 grams of salt and 1 gram of saccharin, stir-fry until almost cooked. Add the same amount of oil, salt and saccharin and continue frying until dry, or dry directly in the oven. After taking it out of the pan, spray it with food flavoring.

Soy sauce melon seeds

Soak the watermelon seeds in 1.5% lime water (1.5 kilograms of quicklime and 100 kilograms of water, dissolve and take the supernatant) for about 5 hours, and rub it with your hands , remove the seed membrane, wash and put the melon seeds and soy sauce into the pot with an appropriate amount of salt, fennel and cinnamon in a ratio of 10:1, add water to soak the melon seeds, cook over high heat for about 1.5 to 2 hours, then reduce to low heat. Bake slowly and let the salt brine dry, or put it directly into the oven and dry it in the oven at about 80 degrees Celsius.

Stir-fried melon seeds with salt

Wash 5 kilograms of watermelon seeds, drain and sprinkle with 250 grams of refined salt. Stir well and let it sit for 3 hours, then dry or dry it in the sun, then put it in the oven. Add to frying pan and stir-fry until cooked.

Conclusion: This is all about the nutritional value and efficacy of watermelon seeds. I believe that everyone will have a certain understanding of watermelon seeds after reading this. There are still many benefits of eating watermelon seeds. I hope everyone will study more, but you should also eat them in moderation. Eating a lot at one time will cause you to get angry. It’s not good for your health either!