And maybe I should add, “A Strong Case for Owning a High-Powered Blender.” Bear with me here…

First, though, a list of fruit seeds we usually toss that we ought to be eating:

• Grape

• Watermelon

• Cantaloupe

• Honeydew

• Papaya

Next, the benefits of each of these seeds—WHY we ought to be eating them:

They’re a great source of vitamin C and E and can promote healthy skin. And they are an anti-inflammatory that can also prevent tooth decay, improve circulation, help diabetes, relieve constipation, prevent osteoporosis, improve mental alertness, autism, ADD, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and Alzheimer`s. So, you can see the wisdom in including seeded grapes with your seedless grape routine.

Grapeseed oil also has powerful phytochemicals, including polyphenols and proanthocyanidins and it is a rich source of omega-6 fatty acids, which are polyunsaturated fatty acids that help brain cell development. Grapeseed oil also has no cholesterol and no sodium. Among cold pressed oils grapeseed oil has the lowest saturated fat.

Some of the main health benefits of papaya seeds are their high levels of papain and carpaine (which break down undigested protein waste in your food, and effectively rid the body of parasites and their eggs). These seeds do an amazing job of normalizing the intestinal tract environment.

And a side note: Lemon and lime peels have about 5 times more vitamins that lemon juice and are edible. These peels are very low in saturated fat, cholesterol and sodium. They’re also a good source of vitamin B6, and a super source of digestible fiber, vitamin C and calcium. Their citrus bioflavonoids are POWERFUL cancer-fighters and oxidative stress reducers. And just underneath the peel is the white pith, which is also extremely high in vitamin C, vitamin B6 and fiber.

As far as flavor goes, all but the papaya seeds are flavorless. I’ve been slipping them into my kids’ smoothies for years and they’ve never known what they were drinking! But save your papaya seeds for soups and stews. Pulverize them with some of the soup/stew liquid and add them in for a healthy fiber and flavor boost.