Melon seeds contain a variety of nutrients, such as a variety of trace elements, vitamin E and a variety of unsaturated fatty acids, and because of the reasonable structure of protein, it is easy to be absorbed by the human body after eating. Melon seeds are high in oil content. Eating too much will lead to the imbalance of fat metabolism in the body, which will make fat accumulate in the liver, thus increasing the burden on the liver and affecting its normal function. In addition, the teeth of the elderly are not worse than those of young people, and eating too much of this kind of food will also have an impact on the teeth.

So when eating melon seeds, you can eat one or two handfuls at a time, get up and do some simple exercise after eating, and don't sleep after eating.

Efficacy and function of melon seeds

Eating melon seeds in moderation has many benefits. For example, flax oleic acid in melon seeds can keep blood pressure stable and lower cholesterol in the body. Different kinds of melon seeds have different functions:

1, watermelon seeds can strengthen stomach, benefit lung and moisten intestines.

2. Sunflower seeds are rich in fatty acids and vitamin E.

3, pumpkin seeds have insect repellent effect, appropriate licking melon seeds can stimulate the taste nerve on the tongue, promote the secretion of saliva and gastric juice, which is conducive to digestion and health, and can also promote the movement of facial muscles.

It is reported that sunflower seeds have medical value and can treat diseases such as diarrhea and impetigo.

However, because melon seeds contain a certain amount of sugar, diabetics should try to eat less. If you eat 500 grams of melon seeds every day, it will definitely have an impact on blood sugar, which is not conducive to controlling blood sugar in diabetics. In addition, melon seeds are not only rich in protein, but also contain oil. Eating them in large quantities will not only greatly increase calories, but also increase blood lipids. Part of blood lipids can be converted into glucose through gluconeogenesis, which can increase blood sugar. In addition, when eating melon seeds, saliva will be lost and spit out because it adheres to the melon seed shell. Excessive saliva loss will lead to oral ulcers, gingivitis, dental caries, indigestion and other diseases, but also dull taste and loss of appetite. Saliva helps to remove food residues in the mouth, reduce the chances of bacterial reproduction and fermentation, and protect the oral mucosa. Once diabetic patients have oral ulcers, it is difficult to recover. So when eating sunflower seeds, it is best to peel off the shell by hand, and remember not to eat too much at once.