7 Reasons Why You Should Never Throw Away Watermelon Rinds

The watermelon rind is the firm white part of the fruit that’s left behind after the bright pink flesh has been eaten or scooped away. We tend to toss this part of the fruit, but it has a lot health benefits. Watermelon rind has a diuretic effect, it may be helpful in lowering blood pressure and maintaining proper kidney function.

New studies have again confirmed that watermelon rind is a great source of Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Vitamin A, Magnesium, Zinc and Potassium. The red watermelon has lycopene in high quantities. Lycopene is an antioxidant and helps to prevent many diseases. …read more