From The Pumpkin Patch
Don’t throw out those seeds after the pumpkin is carved, they can be roasted for a nutritious snack with many health benefits! Pumpkin seeds were consumed by Native Americans for hundreds of years and were also thought to have medicinal qualities.
- Pumpkin seeds are very rich in minerals such as phosphorous, magnesium, iron, manganese, zinc and copper, vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, and protein
- A one-third cup serving of shelled pumpkin seeds is approximately 90 calories – a great low calorie snack for those afternoon slumps
- Pumpkin seeds are shown to promote a healthy prostate due to their high levels of essential fatty acids, zinc and phytosterols.
Pumpkin seeds are much more versatile than they are often given credit for. They are an excellent addition to salads, or even a great topping to cereal.
For an easy, tasty and healthful snack sprinkle 3 cups of pumpkin seeds with 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon, ½ teaspoon of ground cloves, ½ teaspoon of nutmeg and a pinch of salt.
Simply roast the coated seeds for 30 minutes at 300 degrees. Yum!
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Kim is the owner of Lakeside Natural Therapies, specializing in Nutrition & Reiki. If you have questions for Kim feel free to contact her at Kim@icarehomehealth.ca