Melon seeds are rich in nutrients and have an attractive aroma, watermelon seeds can strengthen the stomach, benefit the lungs, laxative; sunflower seeds are rich in fatty acids and vitamin E; pumpkin seeds have insect repellent effect, appropriate stoned a little melon seeds can stimulate the taste nerves on the tongue to promote the secretion of saliva, gastric juices, beneficial to digestion, good health, but also to promote the movement of facial muscles. According to reports, sunflower seeds have medical value, can cure diarrhea, impetigo and other diseases. However, because melon seeds contain a certain amount of sugar, diabetics should try to eat as little as possible, if you eat 500 grams of melon seeds per day, the blood sugar will certainly have an impact on the diabetic control of blood glucose is not conducive. In addition, melon seeds in addition to rich in protein, there are fats and oils, a large number of ingested not only make the calorie greatly increased, but also make the blood lipids rise. Part of the blood fat can be converted into glucose through gluconeogenesis, elevating blood sugar. In addition, when high melon seeds, saliva will be adhered to the melon shell is spat out and loss. Excessive loss of saliva can lead to mouth ulcers, gingivitis, dental caries, indigestion and other diseases, but also dull the sense of taste and loss of appetite. Saliva helps to remove food residues in the mouth, reduce the opportunity for bacterial reproduction and fermentation, and can protect the oral mucosa, diabetic patients once the mouth ulcers, it is difficult to heal, so, eat sunflower seeds, it is best to use your hands to peel the shells, and remember not to eat too much at a time.
Diabetics eat melon seeds to calculate the amount, minimize the intake of oil. When you especially want to eat, do not exceed 150 grams per day.