Hello friends from the farms in this opportunity I am going to talk about pumpkin seeds are a nutritional power wrapped in a very small package, with a wide variety of nutrients from magnesium and manganese to copper, protein and zinc.
They contain a wide variety of beneficial plant compounds, known as phytosterols and antioxidants free radical scavengers, which provides an additional boost to your health.
Pumpkin seeds can benefit your heart system, liver and immune system, fighting diabetes and cancer, they also offer unique advantages for men's prostate health and also relieves menopausal symptoms in women.
If you crave a chewable sandwich that is better than a phenomenal health food, look for nothing but pumpkin seeds.
With a wide variety of nutrients from magnesium and manganese to copper, protein and zinc, pumpkin seeds are nutritional potencies wrapped in a very small package. They also contain plant compounds known as phytosterols and antioxidants1 free radical scavengers, which gives your health an additional boost.
Best of all, since pumpkin seeds are very portable and do not require refrigeration, they are an excellent snack that you can take with you to where you want it to go, or you can also eat them as a quick snack at any time at home.
BENEFITS OF THE SEED OF CALABAZA
BALANCE THE PH OF THE ORGANISM.
They have alkalizing action, which means that they decrease the acidity in the blood and tissues. Consumption of refined sugar acidifies the blood constantly, which is harmful to the body, subtracting essential minerals and interfering with organic functions; causing variety of pains and diseases.
BENEFIT INTESTINAL HEALTH.
They fight some intestinal parasites and help relieve constipation thanks to its fiber content.
HELP TO LOSE WEIGHT AND PREVENT DIABETES.
This is because they stabilize the blood sugar thanks to its high level of high quality proteins and easy digestion. One hundred grams of pumpkin seeds provide up to 30g of these proteins. Although they have up to 500 calories per hundred grams, they are mostly in high quality proteins and beneficial fatty acids.
PREVENT OSTEOPOROSIS.
Its zinc, calcium and magnesium content make pumpkin seeds a powerful ally in keeping bones healthy in women and men.
THEY CAN RELIEVE INSOMNIA, DEPRESSION AND ANXIETY.
Pumpkin seeds are a rich source of tryptophan, an amino acid (building block of proteins) that your body converts to serotonin, which in turn turns into melatonin, "sleep hormone." Eating pumpkin seeds a few hours before going to bed, along with a carbohydrate in the form of a small fruit, could be especially beneficial in providing your body with the tryptophan needed for the production of melatonin and serotonin in order to promote a restful sleep. Its generous content of the amino acid tryptophan is converted serotonin, neurochemical vital to relieve anxiety states and maintain a good mood, avoid depression and facilitate a restful sleep. These processes are enhanced by their balanced content of B-complex (vitamins B1-B2-B5-B6 and folates). In addition, tryptophan is the precursor of niacin (vitamin B3). Additionally it contains glutamate, another neurochemical important in reducing nervous irritability and other neurotic conditions.
ARE ANTIOXIDANTS.
They contain vitamin E of various types, which counteracts the cellular damage of free radicals. It also has antioxidants: zinc, phenols and lignins, which makes pumpkin seeds a good elixir of youth.
They have a high content of magnesium and manganese. With what they promote the good health of bones, heart and the good general functioning of the organism.
ZINC FOR IMMUNE SUPPORT
Pumpkin seeds are a rich source of zinc (one ounce contains more than 2 mg of this beneficial mineral). Zinc is important to your body in many ways, including immunity, growth and cell division, sleep, mood, taste and smell senses, sight and skin health, regulation of the insulin and male sexual function.
Many people are deficient in zinc because soils have depleted these minerals, also because of the effects of medications, vegetable-based diets, and other high-grain diets. This deficiency is associated with an increase in colds and flu, chronic fatigue, depression, low birth weight babies, acne, learning problems and poor school performance in children, among others.
HEALTH OF THE PROSTATE
For a long time, pumpkin seeds have been prized as an important natural food for human health. Part of this is due to its high zinc content, which is important for the health of the prostate (found in very high concentrations in the body), and also because the extracts and oils of pumpkin seeds can play a role in the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia. Research suggests both pumpkin seeds and pumpkin seed oil used in combination with saw palmetto can be particularly beneficial in supporting the health of the prostate.
BENEFITS FOR POSMENOPÁUSIC WOMEN
Pumpkin seed oil is a natural phytoestrogen and studies suggest that it could lead to a significant increase in good "HDL" cholesterol as well as decreased blood pressure, hot flashes, headaches, joint pain and other menopausal symptoms in postmenopausal women .
HEALTH OF THE HEART AND THE LIVER
Pumpkin seeds rich in healthy fats, antioxidants and fibers, may provide health benefits for the liver and heart, especially when combined with flax seeds. A quarter cup of pumpkin seeds contains almost half of the recommended daily amount of magnesium, which participates in a wide range of vital physiological functions, such as the creation of ATP (adenosine triphosphate), the energy molecules of your body ), the synthesis of RNA and DNA, the pumping of the heart, the proper formation of teeth and bones, the relaxation of blood vessels and the proper function of the intestine.
Magnesium has been shown to benefit blood pressure and helps prevent sudden cardiac death, heart attack and stroke, but it is estimated that 80 percent of Americans are deficient in this important mineral.
WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO CONSUME PUMPKIN SEEDS?
In order to preserve the healthy fats present in the seeds, pumpkin seeds should be eaten raw. If you decide to buy seeds in a bulk container, make sure they smell fresh seeds - not rancid, spoiled or leathery, which could indicate rancidity or the presence of fungal mycotoxins. Organic pumpkin seeds are better because they are not contaminated with pesticides or other harmful chemicals.
If you prefer to eat toasted seeds, toast them yourself so you can control the temperature and cooking time. Raw pumpkin seeds can be randomly flared in the oven (no more than 170 degrees F or 75 degrees Celsius) sprinkled with Himalayan salt or another natural salt, for about 15-20 minutes
CONCLUSION
However, most nuts and seeds have anti-nutrient properties such as folic acid, which can make all the important nutrients mentioned above less bioavailable when consumed. So if you plan to regularly consume seeds or nuts, it would be convenient to wash them and germinate them. To give them a more pleasant flavor you can dehydrate them in the oven, or better yet and more profitably in a dehydrator.
SOURCE:
https://laopinion.com/2014/01/07/semillas-de-calabaza-10-benefits-for-the-health/
https://espanol.mercola.com/boletin-de-salud/beneficios-de-las-semillas-de-calabaza.aspx
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