6 reasons to eat pumpkin seeds everyday

 Pumpkin seeds are highly nutritious and packed with powerful antioxidants. It is generally safe to consume pumpkin seeds regularly.

The coronavirus pandemic has turned the world’s attention to the immune system, the body’s defence force against disease-causing bacteria, viruses and other organisms that we touch, ingest and inhale every day.

Eating only a small amount of them can provide you with a substantial quantity of vitamins and minerals that support energy production, bone health, and immune function, among other key body functions.

 1-ounce (28-gram) serving contains:

- Fiber: 1.7 grams

- Carbs: 5 grams

- Protein: 7 grams

- Fat: 13 grams (6 of which are omega-6s)

- Vitamin K: 18% of the RDI

- Phosphorus: 33% of the RDI

- Manganese: 42% of the RDI

- Magnesium: 37% of the RDI

- Iron: 23% of the RDI

- Zinc: 14% of the RDI

- Copper: 19% of the RDI

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1- Pumpkin seeds are a good source of antioxidants, magnesium, zinc and fatty acids all of which can help keep your heart healthy. 

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2- If you have trouble sleeping, you may want to eat some pumpkin seeds before bed. They’re a natural source of tryptophan, an amino acid that can help promote sleep.

Tryptophan has been shown to have direct effects on sleep, producing an increase in rated subjective sleepiness and a decrease in total wakefulness.

However, you would need to eat around 7 ounces (200 grams) of pumpkin seeds to achieve the needed amount of tryptophan.

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3-  Pumpkin seeds can help relieve symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), a condition in which the prostate gland enlarges, causing problems with urination.

Several studies in humans found that eating these seeds reduced symptoms associated with BPH.

In a one-year study in over 1,400 men with BPH, pumpkin seed consumption reduced symptoms and improved quality of life.

4- Low zinc levels are associated with reduced sperm quality and an increased risk of infertility in men. Since pumpkin seeds are a rich source of zinc, they can improve sperm quality.

5- One study suggested that pumpkin seed oil  has the potential for prevention or treatment of urinary disorders such as overactive bladder syndrome and other causes of nocturia.

6- Several studies have found that supplementing with pumpkin juice or seed powder reduced blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes.

Pumpkin seeds sold in the store may be found raw, roasted, or shelled and sold as pepitas, which are typically green. It is generally safe to consume pumpkin seeds regularly.

You can incorporate pumpkin seeds into your diet by topping them on salads, mixing them into stir-fries, incorporating them into yogurt or oatmeal, and even baking them into breads or baked goods. Get creative and enjoy.

How to help your immune system:

A healthy lifestyle,  not smoking, drinking little or no alcohol, sleeping well, eating a balanced diet, taking regular moderate exercise and reducing stress helps our immune systems to be in the best shape possible to tackle pathogens.

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