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Sunflower seeds are notably rich in magnesium, a mineral involved in more than 300 different bodily functions—and one that most Americans don’t get enough of. “Magnesium can lower blood pressure, improve blood sugar control and reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease,” says registered dietitian Brian St. Pierre. “It’s also a vital component of bone and helps to regulate our nerve and muscle function and contraction.”

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Pour in the red onions and all the juices. Drizzle with the olive oil and add the olives. Very gently mix the salad with your hands. Add a sprinkle of salt and give a good grinding of black pepper. Taste and add more lime, if you like. Serve right away. Leftovers don’t keep well. Serves 8. Recipe from Nigella Lawson.

To use in a stir fry, remove the rind’s outer layer of green skin with a knife, reserving the white part to julienne into matchsticks. Sautéed over high heat, the rind will soften in as little as five minutes, absorbing the flavors of what it’s placed within. Watermelon rind is most commonly incorporated into Asian-inspired dishes, sautéed alongside ingredients such as sesame oil, soy sauce, ginger, and garlic. Add in such veggies as carrots and peppers, and a protein such as shrimp, tofu, or chicken, to craft a quick and effortless meal.

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Once the onion has cooked for 10 minutes, add the garlic, mushrooms, thyme and flour. Increase the heat slightly. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes, just to soften the mushrooms slightly, and cook the flour out.Add the tomato purée. Stir for 1 minute. Add the wine, Worcester sauce and 300ml water.

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*I do not use low-sodium broth in recipes. If you use low sodium, you might need to add more salt to the recipe for optimum taste.

Think twice before tossing the rind of a watermelon. The crunchy layer makes for a great pickling ingredient to pair alongside barbecue or other lunchtime eats. (Grace Dickinson/Philadelphia Inquirer)

Watermelons and their seeds have been part of the human diet since time immemorial. They originated from the Kalahari Desert and spread to the rest of the world. In the times of the Pharaohs of Egypt, watermelons were very popular for their nutritional benefits and ability to quench thirst. Their seeds were thought to have curative properties long before scientists began confirming the health benefits of watermelon seeds. Watermelons were also used in China in the 10th Century for their health benefits.

Osteoporosis is a condition of weak bones and low bone density which increases the risk of fractures. Eating dried watermelon seeds regularly can prevent the early deterioration of your bones. These seeds are an incredible source of magnesium with over 140% of your daily requirement in just one cup. They are also rich in copper, manganese and potassium. All these nutrients contribute to bone health, strengthen your bones and improve their mineral density as well.

“I used to grow three of them every year, but now I’ve cut back to one. That’s enough,” he said.