| Who could have known that this small pumpkin seed | | | | three hours, half of a small onion, half a cup of soy milk |
| can pack such a punch for a person's over-all well | | | | and a teaspoon of honey. Take his mixture three |
| being? A small seed contains carbohydrates, amino | | | | times a day for three days for optimum results. |
| acids and unsaturated fatty acids along with most the | | | | The flat, dark green seeds are called pipits, while some |
| B vitamins, C, D, E and K. Calcium, potassium and niacin | | | | are encased in a yellowish-white husk, although some |
| minerals are loaded in too. Pumpkin seeds are used to | | | | varieties do grow without the shells. Pumpkins belong |
| treat prostrate and bladder problems, they also help a | | | | to the gourd family as well as cantaloupe, cucumber |
| person with learning disability and depression as well. | | | | and squash. |
| This rich pumpkin is so satisfying it can be added to | | | | For a nutritious, nutty and crisp chewy flavorful snack, |
| any of your favorite baked goods and dishes keeping | | | | eat them toasted. Eat then boiled or baked or even |
| you in tip top shape during cold months. Why, you can | | | | raw, these pumpkin seeds are packed with vitamins, |
| but help indulge in your favorite pumpkin pie without the | | | | minerals and amino acids. A quarter cup of a serving |
| guilt. | | | | gives you almost half of the recommended daily |
| Pumpkin seeds can be eaten raw or cooked. When | | | | amounts of manganese, magnesium, iron, copper, |
| eaten as snacks of about 1/4 or 1/2 cup, it can deliver | | | | phosphorous, Vitamin K and zinc. They are also a |
| the goodness as mentioned above. Pumpkin seeds as | | | | good source of protein and monosaturated fats. |
| synonymous to good health so make it a part of your | | | | They are an excellent source of Omega 3 and 6 fatty |
| regular diet by keeping some in the fridge in a tightly | | | | acids which plays an important role in cellular activity |
| sealed container. | | | | and body processes. They keep your skin clear, your |
| Suffering from parasitic worms in the digestive tract? | | | | coat glossy and keep you young. |
| Mix together onions, pumpkin seeds and a little soy milk | | | | First enjoyed by the first Native Americans for nutrition |
| to make a remedy. To do this, liquefy three | | | | and medicine, but they stood the test of time because |
| tablespoons of pumpkin seeds that been soaked for | | | | of its health benefits. |