Pumpkins Seeds Have Many Healthy Benefits

by on July 13, 2010




www.karenrothnutrition.com The high levels of healthy fats, zinc and phytonutrients in particularly in these seeds promote prostate health. In fact studies have shown that use of pumpkin seeds benefited those with benign prostate enlargement. It also promotes bone mineral density, recent studies show that pumpkin seeds can support joint health, and they are a good source of protein. Pumpkin seeds also contain minerals such as magnesium, iron, and they are a good source of zinc which can help balance blood sugar, can help those that have impaired sense of smell or taste. If you get frequent colds, zinc may be lacking in your diet. Store pumpkin seeds, in fridge to protect their oils. They will last up to 6 months in the fridge or up to a year in the freezer. Roasting them yourself will insure that the healthy fats are intact and not damaged. To roast pumpkin seeds, preheat oven or even a toaster oven if you are making just a small batch to 160°. Spread the seeds out in a single layer on a flat cookie sheet or pan, and then sprinkle with sea salt and possible cayenne pepper if you like spicy. You can also put some soy sauce in a mister and lightly spray them. Then just bake for 15-20 minutes. Shake the pan to keep them from burning. These nutritious seeds make an excellent snack. Try adding them to salads, yogurt, oatmeal, sprinkle them on steamed vegetables especially greens, top cooked chicken or fish with them, or substitute pumpkin seeds for pine nuts in homemade pesto

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irven1982 July 13, 2010 at 1:20 am

they taste lovely i love them

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juststl July 13, 2010 at 2:06 am

nice video thanx

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VTwanderer July 13, 2010 at 2:24 am

I put in a little vinegar and salt, it makes it like salt and vinegar potato chips.

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imnotabear July 13, 2010 at 2:38 am

eat ‘em RAWR!

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vegsky3 July 13, 2010 at 2:52 am

I love eating pumpkin seeds from love street, raw by the handful. I love all your videos! :-)

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Vladimir551 July 13, 2010 at 3:40 am

I start to be addicted to pumpkin seeds…. takes my fatigue away in the evenings after dinner

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narwat July 13, 2010 at 4:31 am

good

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