Watermelon Seeds

A myth often told to children is an eaten watermelon seed (or seed from any other fruit) will grow into a watermelon inside the child's stomach. While most people in Western societies think only of eating the watermelon's flesh, the entire watermelon can be consumed, including flesh, seeds and rind. Additionally, the seeds have nutritional value.
Eating Watermelon Seeds
1. In Western culture, the watermelon is a fruit with widespread appeal. As with most fruits, its seeds are almost always discarded and not eaten, but they can be consumed, and in other parts of the world, their consumption is more common. In Asian and Middle Eastern countries, watermelon seeds are collected and roasted so they can be served as a snack. In Nigeria, watermelon seeds are used in certain soups. Watermelon seeds have their own nutritional makeup, including proteins, fats, iron and other nutrients. Watermelon seeds are also a source of calories.