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HELPS TREAT DIABETES BETTER atermelon seeds are rich in omega- 6 fatty acids, which helps prevent type 2 diabetes. Extracts of the seeds are also considered as anti- diabetic owing to its ability to decrease plasma glucose levels. Diabetics, take note.

WAMPS UP ONE'S DIGESTIVE HEALTH he magnesium content in watermelon seeds helps activate enzymes which increase your body's ability to absorb various nutrients. This in turn turbo charges the digestive process and helps reduce stomach- acid- related issues.

TTINGREDIENTS 1 tbsp olive oil 1 onion ( finely chopped) 1 cup soya mince, soaked Fresh oregano 4- 5 chopped tomatoes, made into a paste 1/ 2 tsp turmeric powder Chilli powder, to taste Salt to taste Sage leaves ( chopped) Whole wheat spaghetti Parmesan cheese ( grated)

METHOD

In a pan, add olive oil and chopped onions. Let it cook until golden. Now, add minced soya and cook for at least 5- 7 minutes.

Add oregano and fresh tomato paste, cook for five minutes on low flame. Add turmeric powder, chilli powder and salt to taste.

In a deep pan, add water, little salt and olive oil. Add spaghetti and cook for 9 minutes or until the spaghetti is al- dente ( In cooking, al dente refers to pasta which is cooked to be impeccably firm.)

Transfer the spaghetti into a capacious bowl and top it with sauce and grated parmesan cheese. Sprinkle chopped sage and serve with garlic bread and some red wine. As told to RICH IN PROTEIN he protein present in watermelon seeds contains amino acids like arginine. When the body produces arginine, diseases like coronary heart disease and blood pressure are reduced to a large extent.