Impeccable Pumpkin Seeds

I am always amazed at how a small seed can be packed with so much goodness and health benefits. Today I am gonna draw your attention towards not so popular "PUMPKIN SEEDS". 

It is loaded with magnesium, zinc, protein, and good fats. It is also a rich source of VItamin A, Vitamin C, and Vitamin E. It is also blessed with the goodness of Omega 3 and Omega 6 fatty acids.

Let gets into the detailed knowledge about the health benefits of this amazing pumpkin seed.

• Helps in relieving Stress and Improves Mood 😀😀😀

Being rich in magnesium , it helps in soothing and relaxing up our nervous system , thus helps in reducing the stress and allievating your mood . Magnesium helps your nerves to send a mesage to your brain that everything is good.Definately consuming this will gives you a feel good factor. It is also good for the patients with insomania.

• Protects males from prostate cancer 👨👨👨
  
  
  It has an active component that has been proven to protect the prostate gland from prostate cancer. Also being abundant in zinc also provides extra protection to the prostate gland. It also aids in male fertility by improving sperm quality.

• Keeps your heart healthy 💓💓💗

Being loaded with antioxidants, omega 3 and omega 6 , it has been proven to improve your heart condition and lowering your bad cholestrol. Thus keeping your heart happy and heathy state.

• Boost your immunity 💪💪

Pumpkin seeds are one of the greatest sources of zinc. Zinc is associated with the overall growth, development, and function of the immune system.  It is also blessed with Vitamin A and Vitamin C which helps keep your body fit from inside by boosting your immunity and from outside with visible difference in your skin , hair etc.

• Beneficial for arthritis and diabetes. 🌺🌼🌸

Studies have proved that pumpkin seeds help in reducing the inflammation in your body without any adverse effects on your body. This will help in relieving the pain in the joints, thus working as a natural pain killer for arthritis patients. 

Also being rich in various minerals, nutrients, and antioxidants helps in the regulation of insulin generation in the body. Thus consuming this has been proven beneficial for type 2 diabetes patients.

• Aids in Digestion 👌👍
  
  
  Apart from all the above-mentioned abundance, it is also loaded with dietary fiber which in turn helps in keeping your gut healthy and maintain your digestive help. Thus it also helps you in weight management.

After learning so many benefits of pumpkin seeds, you must be eager to know how to consume it and make it a part of your daily life. You can buy the roasted pack of pumpkin seeds from the market or you can prepare them at home in a very simple manner. 

1.   Scrap it from pumpkin, wash it completely, and sun-dry it for at least one day.

2.  After it is completely dried, roast it slowly in your oven at 120-140' C for around 90 mins or till the       time they are crisp.

3. Season it with a little bit of rock salt and pepper. Now it is ready to be munched on.

                                                  

You can have it between your meals or sprinkle it on your salads and pasta.

Stay Healthy! Stay Energetic!

Signing off😚
Nidhi Bhrkatiya