health benefits of eating pumpkin seeds

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Health Benefits of Eating Pumpkin Seeds Good Source of Minerals High in Vitamin K Reduce Cholesterol Level Helps Reduce Lower Depression High in Zinc Rich Source of Vitamin E Alkaline-Forming Seed Good Source of Vitamin B Group High in Protein Prevent Kidney Stone Formation Anti-Inflammatory Natural Treatment Good for Prostate Health

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Page 1: Health benefits of eating pumpkin seeds

Health Benefits

of Eating

Pumpkin Seeds Good Source of Minerals

High in Vitamin K

Reduce Cholesterol Level

Helps Reduce Lower Depression

High in Zinc

Rich Source of Vitamin E

Alkaline-Forming Seed

Good Source of Vitamin B Group

High in Protein

Prevent Kidney Stone Formation

Anti-Inflammatory

Natural Treatment

Good for Prostate Health

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Good Source of Minerals

Are filled with lots of minerals including phosphorus,

magnesium, manganese, iron and copper.

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High in Vitamin K

Are a good source of vitamin K.

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Reduce Cholesterol Level

Contain Phytosterols, compounds that that have been shown

to reduce levels of LDL cholesterol.

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Helps Reduce Lower Depression

Contain L-tryptophan, which helps with good sleep and

lowering depression. Tryptophan is converted into serotonin

and niacin. Serotonin is also very helpful in helping us to have a

good night’s sleep.

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High in Zinc

Are high in zinc, making them a natural protector against

osteoporosis. Low intake of zinc is linked to higher rates

of osteoporosis. In a study of almost 400 men (age from

45-92) published in the American Journal of Clinical

Nutrition they found a correlation between low dietary

intake of zinc, low blood levels of the trace mineral and

osteoporosis at the hip and spine.

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Rich Source of Vitamin E

Are a good source vitamin E; they contain about 35.10 mg of

tocopherol per 100 g.

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Alkaline-Forming Seed

Are the most alkaline-forming seed.

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Good Source of Vitamin B Group

Are an excellent source of vitamin B group (thiamin, riboflavin,

niacin, pantothenic acid, vitamin B-6 (pyridoxine) and folates).

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High in Protein

Contain good quality protein. 100 g seeds provide 30 g.

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Prevent Kidney Stone Formation

According to studies, pumpkin seeds prevent calcium oxalate

kidney stone formation.

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Anti-Inflammatory

Reduce inflammation for arthritis without the side effects of

anti-inflammatory drugs.

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Natural Treatment

Are used in many cultures as a natural treatment for

tapeworms and other parasites.

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Good for Prostate Health

Are good for prostate health! The oil in pumpkin seeds

alleviates difficult urination that happens with an enlarged

prostate.

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