Watermelon Seeds

[originalspa]

Me and my friend have just eaten a slice of watermelon where I ate all the seeds and she didn't. She's now saying you're not supposed to eat them as I always have!!

Who's right or is there no right or wrong answer for this?

Thanks in advance!

[andy-hughes]

I don't imagine they will do you any harm - they will simply pass through your digestive system and 'out the other end' so to speak.

There is probably an argument for not ingesting excessive amounts, but that applies to any non-digestable matter, for obvious reasons.

[originalspa]

Thanks Andy-hughes, do you eat them when eating a watermelon?

She's still going on about it the silly mare!!! :)

[Dizzieblonde]

There used to be a myth that, if you ate them, a watermelon would grow in your stomach, so she might be worried about that! :oD

Like pips and stones, the only danger is that you'll choke on them if they're big enough - they'll just pop out the other end undigested

[mccfluff]

when i'm eating a wm if i can avoid them i do if not i eat them, and i've never had any problems doing so

[Kate77]

oh no you didnt eat the seeds!
my friend was addicted to water melons and used to eat the seeds. nothing grew inside her, but when she went to the toilet she had melon scented poo!

[originalspa]

Thanks for all your replies, especially kate77!! Me and my mate were ****ing ourselves!!

At least I don't need to worry about that one then!!

Even as kids we always ate the seeds, I thought that was how you were supposed to eat them!! Ah well, it's not done me any harm over the years!! (Fingers crossed!!)

[nickmo]

1 billion Chinese would tell you eat the seeds - seen as a snack. Best ones are dried and flavoured - Look out for them at the local asian food stores too.

Also, pumpkin seeds, that the west throws out, are good for you too. Again the flavoured ones like the vanilla ones from Munchyseeds Ltd are really nice.

[originalspa]

I can assure you tonyted that I do chew them!! LOL