pumping up with pumpkin seeds
Listen up fruits
and vegetables; you are not the only type of
“superfoods” in town. Often overlooked as important
food items, the seeds that we tend to spit out are often packed with
nutrients and dietary fiber. Pumpkin seeds in particular have such a
wide range of health benefits that they are considered to be a
superfood in their own right.
More soothing than a
glass of milk…
We all know that turkey and milk contain the natural calming agent
L-tryptophan, but did you know that on gram of pumpkin seeds contains
as much of this natural antidepressant as a full glass of milk? Next
time you are filling down and restless, try eating some pumpkin seeds
for a safe and natural pick me up.
Zinc is it…
Pumpkin seeds are nature’s wellspring for the all important
mineral zinc. Not enough zinc in your diet has been linked to
osteoporosis making pumpkin seeds ideal for bone strength. Getting
enough zinc is also important for the sense of smell and is thought to
play an important part in your body’s natural defense against
viruses and bacteria.
Men Listen up…
Pumpkin Seeds are not only rich in zinc, but magnesium and protein as
well. This makes the extremely beneficial in the arena of
men’s health and the production of the anabolic hormone:
testosterone. Testosterone not only gives men hulk like strength, it is
also responsible for weight loss, higher energy levels and higher sperm
counts. Also, for you hard working men, pumpkin seed will not only help
you build muscle, they have also been shown to help prevent
inflammation flare ups.
Get things
moving…
Not only are pumpkin seeds a good source of protein, they are also high
in fiber. Fiber is key in keeping your bowel movements regular,
preventing constipation and toxic buildup. Getting enough fiber is also
essential for helping to reduce cholesterol and to normalize blood
pressure. Pumpkin seeds are also rich in phytosterols, making the
doubly important in the fight against high cholesterol.
Clearly, all of us should be eating more pumpkin seeds. Try them
roasted for a tasty snack that will have you feeling better about
yourself.
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