Many fruits have such small seeds that you can't help but wonder whether it's worth getting rid of them.
In fact, there is a list of fruits that can (and even should) be eaten with the seeds.
Vladimir Dolich, a specialist at the Saratov Medical Scientific Center of Hygiene of the Federal State Budgetary Scientific Institution “Federal Scientific Center for Medical and Preventive Technologies for Managing Population Health Risks,” in an interview with SE , listed the cases in which hard fillings are also beneficial.
What fruits have seeds that you can eat?
The first fruit on the list of fruits that can be eaten with seeds is pomegranate.
Its bones are so small and soft that it is not difficult to chew them. But it is not only their hardness that matters, but their composition.
Pomegranate seeds contain polyunsaturated fatty acids and are also a source of phytoncides, flavonoids and amino acids. This means that they help reduce cholesterol levels and reduce the harmful effects of free radicals.
If you want to get an additional source of iodine, you can try eating apples with the seeds.
In addition to this microelement, apple seeds contain laetrile. This substance, which has a bitter taste, is poisonous to humans in large doses, and in small doses helps fight cancer cells.
Grapes can also be eaten with the seeds, which contain polyphenols and carotenoids. These substances prevent the development of glaucoma and cataracts, and also have antioxidant properties.
However, there are contraindications. It is recommended to grind the seeds thoroughly, otherwise they can harm the gastrointestinal tract and oral cavity.
Earlier we wrote about whether it is possible to eat kiwi with the skin.
