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Pumpkin seeds are a valuable source of vitamins and minerals as well as healthy vegetable oil containing unsaturated fatty acids.
Nutritional values of pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin seeds contain vitamin E, vitamin C, thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, folic acid, vitamin B6, as well as vitamins A and K. They also contain valuable minerals such as zinc, calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus and potassium. They contain monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids that have a beneficial effect on the body.
Pumpkin seeds are quite caloric – 100 grams of dried pumpkin seeds have about 560 kcal and contain almost 50 g of fat. Therefore, people who are slimming should not consume them in excessive amounts. A properly balanced diet that will help you lose weight will be established by a dietitian. Contract visit via the halodoctor.pl portal.
Healing properties of pumpkin seeds
Food pumpkin seeds it is especially recommended for men. Vitamin E present in pumpkin seeds has a beneficial effect on fertility and the production and quality of sperm. Pumpkin seeds are also a rich source of zinc, which improves the sexual performance of men and helps, among others, in prostate ailments. Zinc deficiency in men can lead to the development of many diseases and ailments, and even to a reduction in the amount of semen and sperm, and loss of fertility. Eating pumpkin seeds is a great way to supplement your zinc; such a diet has a positive effect not only on a man’s sexual performance, but also on his appearance (zinc deficiency reduces the level of the male sex hormone – testosterone). It also prevents inflammation and prostate enlargement. Consuming foods rich in zinc, including pumpkin seeds, is also important for athletes and people with an active lifestyle, because zinc is involved in building muscle tissue.
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Pumpkin seeds also contain omega 3 acids and large amounts of phytosterols. Therefore, they are not only tasty, but also very healthy: they lower the level of LDL cholesterol in the blood, prevent the development of atherosclerosis and other civilization diseases. They also have an antioxidant effect, which supports the body and slows down the aging processes, can protect against cancer.
Eating pumpkin seeds is also very beneficial for your mood. The magnesium and potassium they contain improve the functioning of the nervous system and soothe depression and anxiety as well as headaches, including migraine headaches.
Try the Set for healthy intestines composed of pumpkin seed oil, herbal tea and pickled beetroot juice.
Pumpkin seeds are also a natural and side-effect-free way to get rid of worms from the digestive tract, for both adults and children. Pumpkin seeds contain a substance called cucurbitacin, which attacks the nervous system of parasites in the digestive system – they are then excreted in the faeces. Eating pumpkin seeds will help you get rid of parasites such as armed and unarmed tapeworms, pinworms, human roundworm, and duodenal hookworm. Cucurbitacin does not irritate the gastric and intestinal mucosa, nor is it absorbed into the human body from the gastrointestinal tract.
- Pumpkin seed oil EKO can be found in bottles of 100 ml or 250 ml.
Some scientists say that eating pumpkin seeds may also help treat diabetes, but these reports have yet to be confirmed. Certainly, the inclusion of pumpkin seeds in the daily diet will strengthen the body and have a positive effect on the work of organs burdened by diabetes.
Pumpkin seeds are found in some dietary supplements that have anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, digestive and immune support properties. Try, for example, Para Farm capsules, Para Farm – a liquid supplement, or a broader spectrum Para Farm Max Plus – a liquid supplement.
Diabetes laboratory tests will help to diagnose diabetes. The package is available in the offer of private POLMED medical facilities on the medonetmarket.pl portal.
Pumpkin seed oil can have a beneficial effect on the body of patients preparing for oncological treatment and support regeneration during treatment. It is included in the preparations of special medical nutrition that can be found on Medonet Market, among others:
- ONCORIA IN – Prehabilitation before oncological treatment,
- ONCORIA IN – Regeneration during oncological treatment,
- ONCORIA IN – Forte regeneration during oncological treatment.
The use of pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin seeds can be eaten fresh, and they can be dried or roasted. They are perfect as an addition to salads, desserts and muesli and as a healthy snack. You can add them to bread and make healthy bars out of them. They are suitable for casseroles and as an addition to cakes instead of nuts or in combination with nuts. You can also make homemade granola from them.
Are you looking for pumpkin seeds? Shelled Pumpkin Seeds from Pro Natura are available at Medonet Market at an attractive price.
Interestingly, the enzyme obtained from pumpkin as a result of fermentation has exfoliating properties, so it is perfect for various types of peelings and facial treatments. As an antioxidant, pumpkin contains a large amount of vitamins that support the proper condition of the skin. Try the power of pumpkin with Bioherba’s Pumpkin Enzymatic Peeling for delicate and couperose skin.
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