Citrulline, which is found in significant amounts int he rind of watermelon, boasts multiple health benefits (via Healthline). Not only can it lower blood pressure, but it can also help to carry more oxygen to your muscles, which has been shown to improve exercise performance. Further, this compound has been proved beneficial to men living with erectile dysfunction. So might be able to improve your workout, your heart health, and your sex life all by eating the watermelon rind rather than throwing it out? It's possible! Watermelon rind is also high in fiber, which is good for your digestive health.
If eating the rind raw doesn't appeal to you, don't worry! There are several recipes using this often-discarded part of the fruit. According to watermelon.org, you can use it in stir fry, you can pickle it, and you can juice it or use it in a smoothie! Recipe masters over at The Kitchn even suggest using watermelon rind in a curry dish, making it into a cool and refreshing gazpacho, turning it into a chutney, or candying it! However you decide to use it, it seems like tossing our watermelon rinds into the compost pile might be a thing of the past.
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