Pumpkin Time
At this time of year every time you turn around it’s a pumpkin mania. Recipe from savory to sweet. Pumpkin lasagne to pumpkins spice lattes. Recently when I’ve been reading the latest health research, I came across the fabulous benefits of pumpkin seeds that we touched on in the last post.
Ideally they should be eaten raw to preserve the healthy fats they possess. You can dehydrate them in your oven, or if you prefer roast them at 170 degrees for about 15 to 20 minutes. Before you roast, clean them and sprinkle with Himalayan salt
Pumpkin Seeds are loaded with many important nutrients.
Magnesium – So good for your heart by relaxing your blood vessels. 80% of Americans are deficient in this mineral
Zinc- Excellent for a properly functioning immune system, good sleep, better mood, healthy cells, eyes, skin health and insulin regulation to name a few. Helps with prostate health.
Plant Bases Omega 3’s- Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)
Tryptophan – A rich source of tryptophan which is converted to melatonin in the body (the sleep hormone) and seratonin both helping to give the body a restful nights sleep.
Two Shaklee products contain pumpkin seed extract as one of their active ingredients. The first is Nutriferon our immunity booster and also in Saw Palmetto Complex which support prostate health.
A Shaklee exclusive, NutriFeron is a patented, clinically proven blend of immune-strengthening plant extracts. When used daily, it increases the production of your body’s natural interferon, a critical activator of the immune system. NutriFeron works at the cellular level, by rapidly activating your immune system’s defenses
Our unique Saw Palmetto Complex helps maintain proper urinary flow in men. Its blend of natural ingredients includes the finest standardized saw palmetto berry extract, pumpkin seed oil, and enriched sources of beta sitosterols and other valuable phytosterols, which have been found to support prostate health.
Here are some of the resources you can check out for yourself on the incredible benefits of this small potent seed.
http://www.lahealthyliving.com/1/post/2013/09/phenomenal-benefits-of-pumpkin-seeds.html
http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2013/09/30/pumpkin-seed-benefits.aspx
http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=82
http://health.yahoo.net/experts/dayinhealth/pumpkin-seeds-amazing-natural-cure-all