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Gourd with Seeds Photo by: Lord-Williams |
They have been popular at Christmas time when used to
garnish main dishes and desserts. Gourd seeds were considered food for a king
as seen in Nola’s recipe for Gourd Seed Pudding,
Melon seeds are used in medicines to treat diabetes today. It
is now known that melon seeds are known to reduce cardiovascular risks by
normalizing blood-fat levels. They contain nutrients, which help to heal
wounds. They reduce osteoporosis and promote healthy teeth and bone growth.
Melon seeds are rich in protein and omega 3 fatty acids.
[ES: Medieval Spanish Chef. Majar. Posted Feb 3, ’16; ES: Smart Cookery. “Melon Seeds.” Posted
Nov 11, 16; Nola. 1989:xx-4; and Nola/Pérez. 1994:211]
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