Five Health Benefits of Melon Seeds (Egusi)
Cantaloupe seeds, which are locally called egussi, come from the bitter apple fruit. Egusi is a staple in Nigeria and other West African countries used for soup or stew.
Nigerians grind egusi seeds before cooking them with green leafy vegetables, meat, palm oil, herbs, and seasonings to form a thick soup.
Egusi is full of health benefits and is also an excellent source of protein and minerals like potassium, potassium, calcium and magnesium.
It has vitamin E, A, B2 and B1, and some compounds that prevent certain chronic diseases.
These are some of the health benefits of including melon seeds in your daily diet.
Increases appetite and aids digestion.
Egusi dietary fiber helps to improve the digestive system and facilitates digestion. It prevents any form of digestive disorder such as constipation and irregular bowel movement.
Egusi also improves appetite due to vitamin B1 (thiamine) and vitamin B2 (riboflavin) present in the seeds.
One study also showed that thiamine not only improves appetite but also increases body weight and general well-being and also decreases fatigue.
It reduces the level of cholesterol
Egusi is a rich source of unsaturated fats and beneficial fats. These fats help lower cholesterol levels in the body, thereby reducing the risks of heart disease.
improves skin
The consumption of Egusi will improve your skin and prevent aging because it has abundant niacin.
Nicotinic acid, also called niacin, has been shown to be effective in reducing and smoothing wrinkles and also in treating acne.
Ideal for hair health.
The rich source of protein, magnesium and copper help to maintain healthy hair.
The protein in Egusi improves hair growth, magnesium prevents hair breakage, and copper increases melanin production.
A study in animal studies also showed that Egusi seed extract increases hair follicles.
source of antioxidants
Antioxidants are substances that fight disease-causing free radicals in the body.
Egusi seeds are rich in zinc, copper, vitamin E and A, which prevent cell damage and boost immunity.
One study showed that these antioxidants are beneficial in preventing metabolic diseases such as cancer, ulcers, and diabetes.