Description

Pumpkin seeds are edible seeds from pumpkins and other varieties of gourd squash. The seeds are cream colored, flat, and oval with a nutty, slightly sweet flavor. They are roasted, salted, and eaten as a snack in many parts of the world.

Pumpkin seeds are a rich source of protein, unsaturated fatty acids, vitamins, and minerals that may reduce your risk of getting chronic diseases, such as cancer. 

Nutrients

Nutritional value per (28 grams)

Benefits

1- Pumpkin seeds help in reducing inflammation and also protect the body from damage caused by free radicals. Thus, they provide us with protection from innumerable diseases.

2- Pumpkin seeds help to lower our blood pressure and bad cholesterol (LDL ) levels and triglycerides.  This reduces the risk of heart diseases.

3- Pumpkin seeds reduce the risk of gastric, breast, and colorectal cancers. 

4- Pumpkin seeds are good for the immune system.

5- Pumpkin seeds are good for growth and strength of bones.

6- Pumpkin seeds improve fertility in men. It increases the levels of testosterone and also the quality and quantity of sperms.