Scoop the seeds from a pumpkin and give them a gentle roast on a tawa. Or pick up ready-to-eat packet. These seeds brim with health, offering heart-friendly oils like omega-3, states WebMD.
Moreish seeds, it’s easy to eat too much. Calorie-dense, it’s best to stick to about 28 gm -- just under ¼ cup — per serving, says WebMD.
According to Cleveland Clinic, these tiny seeds are a rich source of top-grade protein, on par with what’s found in soybean. They also provides the vital amino acids your body requires, for which you don't have to rely on meat.
Harvard Health informs that pumpkin seeds are rich in magnesium, a key nutrient for maintaining healthy blood pressure. For an added dose of fibre, enjoy them whole with their skins on. Sprinkle over a salad.
Loaded with antioxidants, including flavonoids and phenolic acids, they contain traces of vitamin E and carotenoids, states Healthline. Such elements shield cells from damage in the body.
Around 28 gm of pumpkin seeds offer nearly 2 gm roughage, which is roughly 6 per cent of the suggested daily intake, according to Medical News Today. That can help maintain healthy weight & promote smoother digestion.
Yup, so says Medical News Today. Packed with zinc that may enhance men’s reproductive health by improving both the number and quality of sperm.
If drifting off at night is a challenge, a handful of these seeds before bedtime might help, states Healthline. They contain tryptophan, an amino acid known to support restful sleep.