seeds

[saltywater]

Hi,
My dad met this really shnazy nutricionist that told him how benefitial it is to eat(swallow) the seeds of fruit be it papaya seeds (my dads favorite) or cherries...
i am wondering how true this is... i´ve been eating tangerine seeds, but am wondering if its a smart move. :confused:
so if any of you have ever heard about this please give me some feedback.
thanks!!!

[sport]

I understand that the reason that plants make fruit is so that we and animals eat them and the seeds pass straight through us and are then deposited intact wherever we excrete them which the plant hopes is far away from the parent so that they do not have to compete for food.
This would lead me to belive that if you swallow a seed whole, it passes straight through. It would be hard to see that we could derive any benifit other than bulk.
This is just my common sense view of it so if someone wants to contradict me I will take my beating on it.

[Arky]

http://www.rawfoodtalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=5190

As you are doubtless aware, grape seeds have extremely potent anti-oxidant capability.

GrapeFRUIT seed extract is a well-established citricidal compund that has potent antibacterial, and anti parasitic qualities. It is therefore very useful under certain circumstances, both internally and externally, but should be treated with respect as it is very potent indeed.


J.

[sport]

http://www.rawfoodtalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=5190

As you are doubtless aware, grape seeds have extremely potent anti-oxidant capability.

GrapeFRUIT seed extract is a well-established citricidal compund that has potent antibacterial, and anti parasitic qualities. It is therefore very useful under certain circumstances, both internally and externally, but should be treated with respect as it is very potent indeed.


J.

This does not contradict what I said unless the seed is swallowed whole. Is there any benefit is swallowing whole seeds of any kind. Does tha grapefruit seed need to be crushed to get the effects from it.

[Arky]

Sport, my reply was in no way intended to contradict you - I was simply adding my 2 cents to the whole thread, not 'responding' to the parting remark in your earlier post, so apologies if you thought my post was aimed in your direction! :) To tell you the truth, I didn't even notice the remark about contradiciton and beating. I'd NEVER wish to give you a beating :eek:, I have a great deal of respect for you!


J.

[sport]

Sport, my reply was in no way intended to contradict you - I was simply adding my 2 cents to the whole thread, not 'responding' to the parting remark in your earlier post, so apologies if you thought my post was aimed in your direction! :) To tell you the truth, I didn't even notice the remark about contradiciton and beating. I'd NEVER wish to give you a beating :eek:, I have a great deal of respect for you!


J.
Arky
I was inviting people to contradict me and was dissapointed that you did not so get your skates on and come up with something.

[Arky]

Oh no, you weren't.

(:p)


J.