Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

Good for Your Health

Roasted pumpkin seeds are easy to make and are extremely healthy for you. What many people don’t know is that they contain numerous vitamins and minerals that help your body run at its full potential. You can easily make roasted pumpkin seeds by washing and drying the seeds and then putting them in a 250 degree oven for about 20 minutes until crunchy. Below are a few of the many health benefits you can get by eating roasted pumpkin seeds.

Iron
Roasted pumpkin seeds have a high amount of iron in them, which is extremely important for women. Many women tend to be iron deficient because they don’t eat enough meat, which can lead to anemia. Roasted pumpkin seeds are a perfect plant based source of iron!

Tryptophan
Roasted pumpkin seeds have over 30 percent of your daily value of tryptophan. You can get this amount in about a quarter cup. Tryptophan is not only the nutrient in turkey that makes you tired, it also makes you feel happier. Tryptophan is an essential amino acid that helps your body produce serotonin, which is known as the “feel good” chemical in your brain.

Omega-3’s
Pumpkin seeds contain both omega-3s and omega 6s, which are great for reducing inflammation in the body. These fatty acids can do everything from helping to prevent heart attacks and strokes to being used on the skin for natural remedies for acne prone skin.

Manganese
Manganese is responsible for bone development and metabolism. It also helps to form tissue, regulate the thyroid and blood sugar, and helps you regulate your metabolism. By eating a quarter cup of roasted pumpkin seeds, you are getting over 50 percent of your daily value of manganese!

These are the many health benefits of eating roasted pumpkin seeds. They are easy to make and are also a very convenient snack to incorporate in your diet. Try to eat at least a quarter cup every day to get the most benefits!