The Health Benefits of Pumpkin seeds

Pumpkin Seeds

Pumpkin seeds are an amazing food. In my opinion they should be listed as a Superfood for the numerous benefits they provide.

Pumpkin Seeds are great sources of Zinc, Protein, fats, and other vitamins and minerals that will greatly benefit your body.

Zinc are great in abundance when it comes to pumpkin seeds. Most of the zinc in the pumpkin seed is concentrated in the endosperm(The green outer layer). Many times as you may know when you crack that seed open the endosperm attaches to the outer layer. If you want to get the most zinc it is best to eat them shelled.

Zinc are great for the reproductive organs especially the Prostate gland. They also keep the brain, muscles and bones healthy.  

Another surprising fact is that pumpkin seeds contain a wide variety of Vitamin E. Vitamin E in the form of Alpha,gamma, and delta-tocopherol, and alpha,gamma-tocomonoenol. All of these have Vitamin E varieties are great for supporting skin cell growth. Also instrumental in maintaining a healthy tight skin and reducing the risk of wrinkles while aging.

Pumpkin Seeds

Being a great Natural Source of Protein Vegans and Vegetarians can greatly benefit from making Pumpkin seeds part of their natural diet. In fact 100 grams of Pumpkin Seeds provide 30 grams of Protein. That alone being enough to maintain muscle mass and strength. They are especially abundant in amino acids Tryptophan and Glutamate. Tyrptophan is important for elevation of mood while Glutamate supports the the central nervous system.

Pumpkin seeds are rich in mono-unsaturated fatty acids such as: Myristic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Linoleic Acid, Oleic Acid etc. which are great for lowering LDL (bad) cholesterol and increasing HDL(good) cholesterol.

And Lastly Pumpkin Seeds are a good source of Vitamin B complex good groups such as Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin, Panthothenic Acid and Vitamin B-6(Pyridoxine). These Vitamin B groups keeps the nervous system, skin, blood, and brain performing on a optimal level.

Honestly there are so many benefits to Pumpkin Seeds that I could of wrote a series of blogs. But I wanted to keep it as short as possible. So as to not bore you : ) 

So while your enjoy munching on these wonderful seeds. Know that your body is loving you for this wonderful treat. 

The Uses and Health Benefits of the Pumpkin

The Pumpkin is a Winter Squash that is native to North America. The oldest known evidence suggests Mexico may be the original home of this lovely squash. 

The word Pumpkin originates from the Greek word "Pepon"meaning Large Melon. Pumpkins typically range in sizes from 5 to 20 pounds. But as we all may have seen these guys can be as small as a few ounces to being as large as a couple hundred pounds.

Now regardless of the size pumpkins are very nutritious foods with a very low calorie intake. In fact every 100 grams only provide 26 calories. They are also rich in fibers, antioxidants, minerals, and vitamins. Which makes it a great choice of food no matter what your eating habits are like.

Pumpkins are very versatile in nutrition, ways of cooking, and the benefits they provide for anybody willing to enjoy pumpkins during anytime of the year.

Firstly I would like to talk about the health benefits that pumpkins provide. The most abundant nutrients found in pumpkins are Carotenoids. Alpha and Beta-carotenes being the most abundant. These two carotenoids transform into Vitamin A once they enter the body. 

They're also three forms of carotenoids called cryptoxanthin, lutein and zea-xanthin. These three along with alpha and beta carotenes give pumpkins the bright orange color and the Provitamin A characteristics. Together they make sure to keep your skin cells healthy, maintain your immune system, and provide you with great eye vision.

In addition to Vitamin A pumpkins also contain good sources of copper, calcium, potassium, and phosphorus. 

The flesh of the pumpkin can be prepared in many ways. They can be mashed or pureed after boiling them. Or you can make them into a soup by placing them into a blender. You can even make raw pumpkin soup if you are a raw vegan or looking to try a new way to prepare them.

Canned pumpkins which are usually mashed or pureed can be used to heal dogs, cats and humans of digestive problems such as constipation, diarrhea and hairballs(cats). The health benefits and preparation of pumpkins are too many too list. And should be taken advantage of for your own good and your pets as well.

The LifeRegenerator Dan McDonald provides a great raw recipe for pumpkins that is easy and delicious. Make sure to check out his videos on Youtube.

3 parts of the Pumpkin and the benefits of each one: Fruit, Seeds, and Oil

As we approach Autumn pumpkins are starting to come to and are almost ready for harvest. This in my opinion is the only thing I am looking forward towards as the summer comes to a close. Pumpkins are one of the most versatile fruits (Squashes) in which all of its parts are not only edible, but are also delicious and beneficial for your health.

The flesh of the pumpkin can be used for pies, cakes, appetizers, entrees, soups, and stews. Among various other things you can think off if you are highly creative. You can even make a raw soup out of pumpkins if you blend it thoroughly in a high powered blender.

The seeds are great whether you decide to roast them or eat them raw. Either way you can do so much when it comes to pumpkin seeds. And the nutritional value that you can obtain from them is immense. Packed with proteins and minerals pumpkin seeds can fill you up quickly.

The oil which comes from pumpkin seeds are really delicious and can add a unique flavor to any dish. 

All three of these components of the pumpkin each have their own unique flavor and health benefits that you will thoroughly enjoy while during the pumpkin harvest season and afterwards.