Pumpkin seeds may be small, but
they’re packed full of valuable nutrients.
Eating only a small amount of them
can provide you with a substantial quantity of healthy fats, magnesium and
zinc.
Because of this, pumpkin seeds have
been associated with several health benefits.
These include improved heart health,
prostate health and protection against certain cancers.
What’s more, these seeds can be
easily incorporated into your diet.
Here are the top 11 health benefits of pumpkin seeds that
are supported by science.
1.
Full of Valuable Nutrients
Pumpkin seeds are the edible seeds
of a pumpkin. They are also known as “pepita” — a Mexican Spanish term.
Unlike the hard white seeds from a
carving pumpkin, most pumpkin seeds bought from the supermarket do not have a
shell.
These shell-free seeds are flat and
oval in shape, and have a green color.
2.
High in Antioxidants
Pumpkin seeds contain antioxidants
like carotenoids and vitamin E
Antioxidants can reduce inflammation and protect your cells from
harmful free radicals. Because of this, consuming foods rich in antioxidants
can help protect against many different diseases.
It is thought that the high levels
of antioxidants in pumpkins seeds are partly responsible for their positive
effects on health.
In one study, inflammation was
reduced when rats with arthritis were given pumpkin seed oil. Rats given an
anti-inflammatory drug experienced negative side effects, whereas rats given
pumpkin seed oil had no side effects....Continue Reading
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