Premium Quality Pumpkin Seeds

Premium Quality Pumpkin Seeds

Pumpkin seed:

Pumpkin seeds are are sometimes referred to as pepitas.

Health benefits:

• Pumpkin seeds are a good source of magnesium, which is important for bone formation and decrease the risk of osteoporosisin women after menopause
• help protect against type 2 diabetes
• Pumpkin seeds contain omega-3and omega-6 fatty acids, antioxidants, and fiber. This combination has benefits for both the heart and liver
• helps lower the total amount of cholesterolin the blood and decrease the risk of heart disease.

• decrease the risk of thrombosis and arrhythmias, which lead to heart attack, stroke, and sudden cardiac death
• slightly lower blood pressure

• helping maintain a healthy weight
• strengthenthe immune system
• Pumpkin seeds are a good source of zinc
• Good in pregnancy

Nutrient benefits:

One ounce (28 grams) of shell-free pumpkin seeds has roughly 151 calories, mainly from fat and protein.

In addition, a 1-ounce (28-gram) serving contains (1):

• Fiber: 1.7 grams
• Carbs: 5 grams
• Protein: 7 grams
• Fat: 13 grams (6 of which are omega-6s)
• Vitamin K: 18% of the RDI
• Phosphorus: 33% of the RDI
• Manganese: 42% of the RDI
• Magnesium: 37% of the RDI
• Iron: 23% of the RDI
• Zinc: 14% of the RDI
• Copper: 19% of the RDI