Tag: Watermelon leaves

According to a study published in the *Journal of Food Biochemistry*, watermelon leaf extract showed promise in attenuating diabetes-related complications in rats. This scientific finding, among others, highlights the question: what are the benefits of watermelon leaves that make them a valuable, yet often overlooked, part of the plant?

Did you know that beyond the sweet, juicy flesh, the entire watermelon plant is considered edible, including its leaves and rinds?. This lesser-known fact raises the question for many in nutrition diet: can you eat watermelon leaf, and if so, how can you safely prepare it for consumption?.