Pumpkin seed

Introduction

Pumpkin seeds are green and are wrapped in a white husk, although some varieties of pumpkins have seeds without shells. It is native to Central America . They arrived in Spain in the fifteenth century, with the conquerors and therefore its consumption spread to the rest of Europe. Nowadays, pumpkin seeds are cultivated in all countries.

Pumpkin seeds are rich in nutrients:

• Vitamins such as Vitamins B , K , C , E , and D

• Minerals such as manganese , iron, magnesium , phosphorus or zinc

• Fatty acids such as linoleic and linolenic acids .

• Tryptophan an essential amino acid that helps regulate serotonin levels .

The benefits of pumpkin seeds

Its L - Tryptophan content makes it ideal in the diet of people with a tendency to depression. Pumpkin seeds have a beneficial effect on prostate health. They relieve digestive problems, helping to improve intestinal disorders. The pains of rheumatism and arthritis decrease with pumpkin seed consumption as it contains salicylic acid aspirin component that acts as a painkiller and anti-inflammatory.

Cholesterol will be decreased with regular consumption of pumpkin seeds because they contain Omega 3 and Omega 6 whose effects are known in lowering cholesterol and blood pressure and in this way protects against heart and brain diseases.

You can also use pumpkin seeds to develop recipes, bread, cakes, salads, sauces and stews.

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