There is Life in the Seed

Farmers have produced seed for their crops for years. The seed produces fruit after its kind if it has water, oxygen and proper temperature. These seeds produce life for our bodies as I want to focus primarily on the benefits of the watermelon for good health, and does seed or seedless matter?

Watermelon in today’s market are found to be seedless and seeded. Both kinds have a form of seed, however the seedless has small white seeds that are immature, not fully grown. They are not as sweet as the seeded watermelon. The seeded watermelon has larger black seeds called mature seeds, advanced in age and provide a much sweeter watermelon.

Watermelon has many health benefits:

• provides hydration with over 90% water
• contains lycopene and antioxidant that may help against heart disease and certain types of cancer
• rich in vitamin A, C, and B6 as well as potassium and magnesium
• may lower blood pressure
• contains citrulline, an amino acid which may improve blood flow and reduce muscle soreness

The seedless watermelon is grown with synthetic pesticides, herbicides and soil health which may change the flavor and nutritional content of the watermelon. They may also cause exposure to harmful chemicals. Seedless watermelons are created through cross breeding, which is not the genetic engineering process, repeat; no GMOs. Seedless watermelons are cleanly appealing and offer a concise bite without the seed which is what many consumers prefer.

Organic watermelons are the traditional melon with seed. They are grown with practices that build soil health, conserve moisture using natural materials like straw and compost. The organic watermelon does not use chemicals but build healthy soil which may result in higher levels of vitamins and minerals in the watermelon. In addition, they may have increased flavor because they have longer time to ripen on the vine.

What kind of watermelon, seeded or seedless do you prefer? Why do you prefer that kind? I grew up on a farm and we raised them. It was nothing for us to walk through the watermelon patch, pick one of our choices, bust it open and pull out that red, sweet, seeded goodness, delicious! It was so much fun when we played games in determining who could spew their mouthful of seed the farthest. We had lots of fun in the simple things, even eating the watermelon was nostalgia, I guess.

From my study on watermelon, I am so glad to learn that the seedless is not GMO or technically engineered, but is still not the type I prefer. I love the good ‘ole school’ traditional seeded watermelon.

Enjoy the watermelon of any kind you like to get the benefits needed to keep your body on a healthy path.

Thanks to Joel Lee on Unsplash!