Organic European Pumpkin Seeds
General Description
Our raw European pumpkin seeds come in the shape of a flattened oval and are dark green in colour.
Origin
Originally from North and South America, the pumpkin was domesticated in Mexico about 9000 years ago and was then used for their medicinal virtues. In Austria, the oil is extracted from the seed and is added to soups and salads along with vinegar, salt and minced garlic.
Nutrition and Benefits
Pumpkin seeds have many therapeutic properties that have been known for thousands of years.
■ They contain a high amount of vitamine E a powerful lipid soluble antioxidant. Vitamine E maintain the integrity of mucus membranes and skin by protecting from harmful oxygen free radicals and regulating the bodies organisms.
■ They promote overall prostate health and alleviate the difficult urination associated with an enlarged prostate.
■ They contain L-tryptophan, a compound naturally effective against depression.
■ Because they are high in zinc, pumpkin seeds are a natural protector against osteoporosis. Low intake of zinc is linked to higher rates of osteoporosis.
■ Pumpkin seeds effectively reduce inflammation without the side effects of anti-inflammatory drugs.
■ They prevent calcium oxalate kidney stone formation, according to studies.
■ 1/2 cup of pumpkin seeds contains 92% of your daily value of magnesium, a mineral in which most North Americans are deficient.
■ Pumpkin seeds contain phytosterols, compounds that that have been shown to reduce levels of LDL cholesterol as well as protect against many different cancers.
The Menominee and Algonquins have been using pumpkin seeds as a diuretic. They would crush the seeds and mixed them with water, milk or honey to make a de-wormer. The Cherokee also used it to treat enuresis (bedwetting) in children.
The European Commission and the World Health Organization (WHO) recognize the medicinal capacities of pumpkin seeds to relieve the symptoms of irritable bladder and disorders associated with benign prostatic hypertrophy.
Uses
In Mexico, these pepitas are usually toasted and flavored with salt, lime, or chili peppers for light snack.
Pumpkin seeds can be added to muffins, cookies, breads, salads, smoothies or your morning cereal.
If you intend to use the pumpkin seeds for their many virtues, we suggest you eat them raw!
You want to cook with pumpkin seeds!
Try our delicious PRANA Recipes : Wild, wild rice salad
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Practical Info
European pumpkin seeds are very fragile! Keep them in the fridge and they will be preserved for 8 months or for 1 month in a cool, dry pantry.
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Did you know
The pumpkin symbolizes different things in different cultures. Among American Indians, the pumpkin represents the sun. With its roundness, it refers to fertility and prosperity. For the followers of Feng Shui, it represents the relationship between parents and children and the possibility of reviving the passion lost between a couple. In North America, the pumpkin is a traditional element of Halloween, the costumed holiday that happens every October.
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