Guest guest Posted July 4, 2002 Report Share Posted July 4, 2002 > I jumped today on our trampoline today for about 30 mins and feel GOOD. > > > Also, though Ive ate alot of watermelon. Shucks, its the fourth. > I wouldn't worry overly much about that watermelon. 1/4th of a round watermelon has 327 calories, and what little fat is in there is good Poly and Monosaturated (Good for your 'good' cholesterol) and just over 5 grams of fiber. K. 303/277/140 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 21, 2004 Report Share Posted November 21, 2004 Tamara, I also find wtermelon very special and feel ten times better after eating it. I've tried to find what's in it to be so great, and so far also found the lycopene. I also found it has a lot of anti-oxidant (so are grapefruit juice, lemon, lime and grapes) and it is anti-bacterial (as are pineapple, apple, grapes, plums and cranberries.) Watermelon also has a natural anticoagulant, which in my case helps a lot. I have very slow circulation especially in my legs where there is lot of edema that is hard to detox, and if I am getting numb etc there, some watermelon will undo the numbness in my legs and prevent clots as can form in sluggish circulation even despite being type O. I suspect it is also diuretic but I have not seen that written down somewhere official yet - though the high Vit B6 in it may explain that (B6 also in mango, avocado, banana and elderberry, but not significant in other fruit) :-) Somehow watermelon does a lot for me too :-) Maybe there is something still to be discovered about why this is. Either way I have promoted it to my super-beneficial list based on experience :-) Namaste, Irene -- Irene de Villiers, B.Sc; AASCA; MCSSA; D.I.Hom. P.O.Box 4703, Spokane, WA 99220-0703. http://www.angelfire.com/fl/furryboots/clickhere.html Veterinary Homeopath and Feline Information Counsellor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 21, 2004 Report Share Posted November 21, 2004 >I suspect it is also diuretic but I have not seen that written down somewhere official yet< watermelon seed is well known for it's kidney cleansing action. ABO Specifics Inc. - http://www.foodforyourblood.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 21, 2004 Report Share Posted November 21, 2004 THOMAS DEKANY wrote: > watermelon seed is well known for it's kidney cleansing action. Interesting info thanks. But - Only the seed? I seem to benefit from watermelon, seedless or otherwise. Maybe the seed has more of whatever factor is involved? My health always goes down when watermelon season ends. ...IRene -- Irene de Villiers, B.Sc; AASCA; MCSSA; D.I.Hom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 21, 2004 Report Share Posted November 21, 2004 Well, it is the seed that is sold in tea bags or loose. I always had eaten the seeds. Watermelon is my co favorite fruit. Raspberry, cherry. ABO Specifics Inc. - http://www.foodforyourblood.com Re: watermelon THOMAS DEKANY wrote: > watermelon seed is well known for it's kidney cleansing action. Interesting info thanks. But - Only the seed? I seem to benefit from watermelon, seedless or otherwise. Maybe the seed has more of whatever factor is involved? My health always goes down when watermelon season ends. ...IRene -- Irene de Villiers, B.Sc; AASCA; MCSSA; D.I.Hom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 4, 2011 Report Share Posted May 4, 2011 yum Yum watermelon season I want some sooo bad. Does anyone know if you can have watermelon on P2? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 11, 2011 Report Share Posted June 11, 2011 Seeds? You found a watermelon with seeds!Just kidding. I didn't think they grow old fashioned seeded watermelon anymore. But I digress…The seeds are not bitter and are full of protein. I blend 'em.Here's an article I found online…What Are the Benefits of Watermelon Seeds?By Chang, eHow Contributor I want to do this! What's This? A myth often told to children is an eaten watermelon seed (or seed from any other fruit) will grow into a watermelon inside the child's stomach. While most people in Western societies think only of eating the watermelon's flesh, the entire watermelon can be consumed, including flesh, seeds and rind. Additionally, the seeds have nutritional value.Eating Watermelon SeedsIn Western culture, the watermelon is a fruit with widespread appeal. As with most fruits, its seeds are almost always discarded and not eaten, but they can be consumed, and in other parts of the world, their consumption is more common. In Asian and Middle Eastern countries, watermelon seeds are collected and roasted so they can be served as a snack. In Nigeria, watermelon seeds are used in certain soups. Watermelon seeds have their own nutritional makeup, including proteins, fats, iron and other nutrients. Watermelon seeds are also a source of calories. CaloriesIn 1 cup (108 g) of watermelon seeds, there are about 602 calories. Contrasted with 1 cup of cooked brown rice, which contains only 216 calories, watermelon seeds are relatively high in the number of calories per gram or per cup. FatOf the 602 calories in 1 cup of watermelon seeds, 428 calories come from fat, whereas in the same volume of rice, only 15 of 216 calories come from fat. Watermelon seeds are composed of about 50 percent oil, which helps to explain its relatively high fat content--51 g of fat per 108 g of watermelon seeds, or 79 percent of the recommended daily value. There are 11 g of saturated fat in the 51 g of fat and no trans fats. ProteinWatermelon seeds are composed of about 35 percent protein and are a good source of protein on a per-gram basis. In 1 cup of watermelon seeds, there are 31 g of protein. The protein in watermelon seeds is of reasonably high quality; of the nine essential amino acids, watermelon seed protein ranks highly in all but one, lysine. Other NutrientsWatermelon seeds are a good source of several vitamins and minerals. Per 1 cup, watermelon seeds contain a significant amount of the following vitamins: Thiamin (14 percent of recommended daily value), riboflavin (9 percent), niacin (19 percent) and folate (16 percent). Regarding minerals, watermelon seeds provide calcium (6 percent), iron (44 percent), magnesium (139 percent), phosphorus (82 percent), potassium (20 percent), zinc (74 percent), copper (37 percent) and manganese (87 percent). Chewing the SeedsBecause of their size and hard outer coating, watermelon seeds, if not chewed or otherwise broken down before swallowing, can easily pass through a person's digestive tract undigested. If this happens, none of the seeds and none of its nutrients are absorbed into the body. Watermelon seeds should be chewed before swallowing if its nutritional content is desired. Blessings,Lea Ann SavageSatellite Beach, FL(321) 773-7088 (home)(321-961-9219 (cell)))><'>www.VitamixLady.comwww..com<))>< On Jun 11, 2011, at 6:23 PM, Kuenzli wrote: Do you guys grind the watermelon seeds up in the vitamix or remove seeds before blending?On Jun 9, 2011, at 2:31 PM, "flnancy1958" <pravern@...> wrote: http://guysandgoodhealth.wordpress.com/2010/08/15/vita-mix-drinking-a-watermelon/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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