Pawpaw fruit is widely known for its taste, nutrition, and health benefits but not many people are aware of the immensely beneficial pawpaw seeds, that are usually thrown away. These tiny round seeds are actually edible, and are good for our health if consumed in a limited quantity.
Pawpaw seeds are black in colour, and have a shiny, wet, and slimy covering. If you remove this covering, you can feel the rough black seeds. They are slightly bitter, and peppery in taste. You can consume them by drying, and grinding. Here are the health benefits of eating pawpaw seeds.
1) Powerful antioxidant
Pawpaw seeds are rich in polyphenols, flavonoids, alkaloids, tannins, and saponins. They are strong antioxidants. Antioxidants protect the body from damage by free radicals, protecting us from a variety of diseases.
2) Healthy gut
Pawpaw seeds are rich in fibre. They regulate our bowel movements, removing toxins from the body, and thus maintaining a healthy gut. They are helpful in constipation.
3) Helps in weight loss
Pawpaw seeds are rich in fibre. They keep our digestion on track, thus helping in the removal of toxins from our body. They also help in regulating our metabolism, and prevent our body from absorbing fat. This helps in preventing obesity.
4)Lower cholesterol levels
Pawpaw seeds are rich in mono unsaturated fatty acids like oleic acid. These fatty acids regulate cholesterol levels by reducing bad cholesterol (LDL cholesterol).
5) Anti cancer properties
6) Maintains cardiovascular health
Pawpaw seeds protect our hearts.
7) Reduces inflammation
Pawpaw seeds are proven to be effective in reducing inflammation. Pawpaw seeds are rich in vitamin C, and compounds like alkaloids, flavonoids, and polyphenols.
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