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"Pumpkin: Seeds, Nuts & Grains Series"
The health promoting benefits of pumpkin seeds are many.
Studies have shown that pumpkin seeds may help reduce hormone damage to prostate cells, which can help in reducing the risk of developing prostate cancer.
Pumpkin seeds have also been used
for urinary infections and in certain parts of Europe they have been used to treat learning disorders. This is likely because of their high linolenic acid content of the Omega-3 and Omega-6 oils in the seeds, which may also help to prevent hardening of the arteries.
Omega-3 and Omega-6 oils are two fatty acids that together form the membranes of every one of the billions of cells in our bodies. They control the way cholesterol works in our systems and make up a very large part of the brain’s active tissues.
As well, pumpkins seeds contain many nutrients necessary for a healthy body, including protein, fiber, iron, copper, magnesium, manganese, and phosphorous, as well as the amino acids arginine and glutamic acid.
Pumpkin seeds also contain some calcium, potassium, zinc, selenium, folate, and niacin.
In China, pumpkin seeds are regarded as a remedy for depression and pumpkin seed oil has long been a treatment for
prostatitis.
Roasted pumpkin seeds have a rich, almost peanuty flavor and can be eaten as snacks or added to salads, soups, and casseroles. Try grinding the seeds for use in tasty sauces.
Pumpkin seeds are quite easy to find in your local supermarket or health food store, either roasted already or raw.
It’s quite easy to roast your own pumpkin seeds from a fresh pumpkin, so when it’s pumpkin season, take advantage of those tasty seeds by removing them from the inside pulp and rinsing them in a colander.
Dry them on a paper towel and then put them in a bowl with a little sea salt and a few drops of macadamia nut oil, sesame or olive oil. Spread the seeds evenly on a cookie sheet and roast them at 375-degrees F. for about 45 minutes, or until they turn a golden brown.
Store them in an airtight container to enjoy in your
favorite salads and recipes or just as a tasty, healthy snack.
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