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Do you feel like a snack that doubles as a phenomenal health food?
Then look no further than pumpkin seeds!
We’re going to tell you 5 reasons why pumpkin seeds are so darn good for you.
1 Your Heart: A quarter cup of pumpkin seeds contains nearly half the recommended daily
amount of magnesium, which has been shown to support your blood pressure and help prevent
cardiac arrest, stroke, and heart attack.
2 Immune Support: Pumpkin seeds are rich in zinc, which is important for your immunity,
cell growth and division, sleep, mood, your senses of taste and smell, eye and skin health
and more.
3 Prostate Health: Pumpkin seeds have long been valued as an important natural food for
men’s health.
This is in part because of their HIGH ZINC CONTENT, important for prostate health.
4 Anti-diabetic effects: Animal studies suggest that pumpkin seeds may help improve insulin
regulation and help prevent diabetic complications by decreasing oxidative stress.
5 Heart and Liver health: Pumpkin seeds, rich in healthy fats, antioxidants and fibres,
may provide benefits for health and liver health; particularly good mixed with flax
seeds.
Why don’t you try roasted pumpkin seeds with a seasoning of curry powder and cayenne
pepper for a spicy kick.
Or try with a little bit of cinnamon, clove or nutmeg
for a sweet treat.