Health tips from the experts
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“Pumpkin seeds contain zinc, which supports the immune system” -Felicitas Bouche Ocampo, Nutrition Professor, Bachelor’s Human Nutritional Sciences
“Pumpkin seeds have antidepressant potential and improve sleep” -Isis Lima Souza, Bachelor in Nutrition
Quantity recommendation by Iyanuoluwa Oyetunji
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- Pumpkin seeds have a plethora of nutrients. About a quarter of these seeds may be taken daily to get optimum health benefit.
- Side effects by Julia Rocha
- If consumed in excess or inappropriately, pumpkin seed cease to be an ally and become a problem for your health. Among the side effects are stomach pain and loss of nutrients. They are not recommended for pregnant and lactating women and people with hypoglycemia.
- The consumption must be made from the seeds taken directly from the pumpkin. There are industrialized versions of the seed that can contain high levels of sodium and end up offering health hazards such as increased blood pressure and fluid retention.
- Benefits by Madison Shaw
- Pumpkin seeds contain heart healthy fats. Per one ounce serving pumpkin seeds provide 13g of fat.
- Pumpkin seeds are rich in iron, zinc, antioxidants, and magnesium which help protect against disease, reduce inflammation, promote healthy blood pressure, and bone health.
- Benefits by Julia Rocha
- Pumpkin seed are rich in fiber, so they increase the feeling of satiety, causing a decrease in food consumption during the day and favoring weight loss. They are also an excellent source of protein that can be included in the diet when the goal is to increase muscle mass.
- The fiber and magnesium levels in pumpkin seeds are very important for the body, as they manage to keep sugar levels regulated in people with diabetes. Its daily consumption is also recommended in cases where there is insulin resistance.
- Pumpkin seeds are rich in a different mixture of antioxidants, which are hardly found in other foods, these antioxidants offer greater protection to the body’s cells, decreasing the chances of some types of cancer, such as stomach, breast and prostate cancer. In addition to being rich in vitamin E, it acts as a dewormed and is effective in reducing bad cholesterol.
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