NUTS AND SEEDS - 3

PUMPKIN SEEDS

    Pumpkin seeds may be small, but they are packed with full of valuable nutrients. Eating a small amount of them can provide with the sustainable quantity of healthy fats, magnesium and Zinc.

Health Benefits of Pumpkin Seeds

• Pumpkin seeds has 151 calories for 100 gram mainly from fat on protein. They also contains a lot of antioxidants, potassium, vitamin B2 and folate.

• Rich in Anti-Oxidant : Pumpkin seeds contain antioxidants like carotene oils and Vitamin E. It can reduce inflammation and protect the cells from harmful free radicals 

• Reduce the risk of cancer : Including Pumpkin seeds in the diet helps to reduce the risk of stomach, breast, lung and prostate  cancer. Eating pumpkin seeds regularly helps to reduce the risk of breast cancer in post menopausal women .

• Improve prostate and Bladder health : Pumpkin seeds may help relieve symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia, condition in which the prostate gland  enlarge causing problems with urination. Consuming Pumpkin seeds can help to treat the symptoms of an overactive bladder.

• High in Magnesium : Pumpkin seeds are one of the best sources of magnesium which helps to reduce blood pressure, reduce the risk  heart disease, forming and maintaining healthy bones and regulate blood sugar levels.

• May Improve Heart Health:  Pumpkin seeds a good source of magnesium, antioxidants, zinc and fatty acids which all  help to keep the heart healthy.

• Can Lower the Blood Sugar Level : Pumpkin seeds, pumpkin seed powder and pumpkin juice can reduce blood sugar levels.

• High in fibre :  Pumpkin seeds are a great source of dietary fibre which promotes good digestive health. Prevents obesity.

• May Improve Sperm Quality : Pumpkin seeds are rich source of Zinc they may improve sperm quality. Pumpkin seeds also contribute to a healthy testosterone levels and improve overall health. 

• May Improve Sleep :  consuming Pumpkin seeds before bed which has a natural source of tryptophan and amino acid that can help promote sleep.  zinc in the seeds can also help to convert tryptophan to serotonin which is then changed in the melatonin the hormone that regulates the sleep cycle.