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Pumpkin seeds



Among seed lovers, most are devoted exclusively to pumpkin seeds, the birth of which occurred in Latin America. In Latin America, pumpkin seeds were originally used only to produce a natural medicine that has a rather strong general strengthening effect on the body. Pumpkin seeds have been a great success for quite some time. It is best to eat not fried, but fresh seeds, slightly dried in the sun, since they retain much more vitamins and minerals necessary for our body. Pumpkin seeds are used differently in different countries.

There are a large number of dishes in which pumpkin seeds act as an additive. Most often they are used in confectionery and in baking, bread with pumpkin seeds is very popular, since this is the rare type of bakery product that can bring some benefit to the body. From pumpkin seeds, decoctions are made, which are also eaten quite often. Pumpkin seeds have become a popular product for quite some time and are often used as a snack for various drinks. Also, they are often added to various cereals for breakfast, which has a positive effect on a person's well-being during the day.

Benefits of pumpkin seeds

The benefits of pumpkin seeds are undeniable, first of all, it must be said that this product is used in various types of baking, thereby giving it many beneficial properties, for example, pumpkin seeds help stabilize blood pressure, so people with hypertension have special benefits. We all know about seasickness and often do not understand how you can cope with it, so pumpkin seeds fade in this too, they prevent vomiting during bouts of nausea with severe pitching. Many pregnant women complain that they suffer from severe toxicosis, pumpkin seeds in their pure form or, as an additive to the dish, help to get rid of this ailment.

Quite a large number of people today suffer from increased blood sugar levels, the benefits of pumpkin seeds are also manifested in a significant decrease in it. The useful properties of pumpkin seeds will come in very handy for people suffering from constipation, since they have quite a strong laxative effect. The useful properties of pumpkin seeds are especially noticeable in their fresh state, except slightly dried in the sun, fried seeds lose a significant amount of their qualities. There is an opinion that pumpkin seeds provide a special service for men, they serve as a preventive remedy for prostatitis. The calorie content of pumpkin seeds is quite high.

Damage to pumpkin seeds

The harm of pumpkin seeds is unsupported with their benefits. People who suffer from various diseases associated with the gastrointestinal tract, as well as having increased acidity of gastric juice, are not recommended to eat pumpkin seeds. Also, it is not desirable to abuse them, since this can lead to an increase in body weight.


pumpkin seeds 556 kCal

Energy value of pumpkin seeds (Ratio of proteins, fats, carbohydrates - ju):

Proteins: 24.5 g (~ 98 kCal)
Fats: 45.8 g (~ 412 kCal)
Carbohydrates: 4.7 g (~ 19 kCal)

Energy ratio (bj | y): 18% | 74% | 3%