Don’t make the mistake of throwing away watermelon peels. From taste to beauty, know its 5 magical benefits and how to use them.

News India Live, Digital Desk: As the summer season approaches, the demand for watermelon increases. We eat red, juicy and sweet watermelon with great enthusiasm, but consider its peels as useless and throw them in the garbage. Do you know that the white part of watermelon, which we throw away, is a treasure trove of nutrients? Both Ayurveda and modern science consider watermelon peels very beneficial for health and beauty. Vitamin A, C, B6, magnesium and potassium are found in abundance in it.

How to use watermelon peels?

1. Bring natural glow to your face Watermelon peels work as an excellent ‘natural cleanser’ for the skin. Rubbing its white part on the face reduces sunburn, tanning and blemishes. You can also make a paste of its white part and apply it as a face mask with honey. It keeps the skin hydrated and helps prevent wrinkles.

2. Healthy and tasty vegetables Like pumpkin or bottle gourd, vegetable made from watermelon peel is also very tasty. Peel off the green hard part and cut the white part into small pieces. By cooking it with spices, a nutritious vegetable can be prepared, which is rich in fiber and keeps the digestive system healthy.

3. Children’s favorite ‘Tutti-Frutti’ The colorful tutti-frutti available in the market can actually be made from watermelon peels only. You can prepare pure tutti-frutti at home by cutting the peels into small cubes, cooking them in sugar syrup and adding food coloring, which can be used in cakes and ice creams.

4. Refreshing Juices and Smoothies Blend the white part of the watermelon along with the red part. Drinking it mixed with a little lemon and black salt helps in controlling blood pressure and detoxifying the body. The ‘Citrulline’ amino acid present in it reduces muscle fatigue.

5. Helpful in weight loss If you want to lose weight, watermelon peels can be useful for you. It has very low calories and high fiber, due to which one does not feel hungry for a long time after eating it or drinking its juice. It is also helpful in boosting metabolism.