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Pumpkin Seeds: Health Benefits
20.12.2023 16:00
Updated: 13.05.2024 21:21
Pumpkin seeds have a light, sweetish-buttery taste.
Rich in microelements (phosphorus, magnesium, manganese, zinc, copper).
What are the benefits of pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin seeds are a concentrated source of nutrients important for blood pressure control, such as magnesium, potassium, and arginine, an amino acid needed to produce nitric oxide, which relaxes blood vessels and lowers blood pressure.
In addition, pumpkin seeds and pumpkin oils contain polyunsaturated fatty acids and microelements, are rich in zinc, have a choleretic effect, promote the removal of metabolic products from the liver and normalize lipid metabolism.
Thus, it helps the liver cope with its main function - detoxification.
Who should not eat pumpkin seeds
It is not recommended to eat pumpkin seeds in case of exacerbation of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, as well as in various forms of intestinal obstruction, in the treatment of gastritis, colitis or gastric and duodenal ulcers.
In addition, pumpkin seeds contain a large amount of calories and fat.
How to eat pumpkin seeds correctly
Soak in salt water and rinse well to remove any remaining pulp.
The seeds can be eaten raw, but they are especially tasty when fried.
To fry them, toss them with olive oil or melted butter, along with salt, pepper and any other seasonings you desire.
We previously talked about the health benefits of cream cheese.
