Pumpkin seeds, properties and how to use them



Pumpkin seeds, collected from some plants of the Curcubitaceae family, are known for their vermifuge properties. Rich in minerals, they have a beneficial action against inflammation and cystitis . Let's find out better.

The main nutrients of pumpkin seeds

Considered the "poor relatives" of the oilseed family, they are actually a very nutritious food and contain truly unique active ingredients. They are composed of about 50% fat, 24% carbohydrates and about 18% protein . Rich in minerals such as magnesium, zinc and selenium, pumpkin seeds are also natural phosphorus food supplements.

The content of vitamin E is also very high, but above all of cucurbitina, a precious amino acid with healing and vermifuge properties known since ancient times. Pumpkin sprouts are also rich, easy to grow at home.

Calories and nutritional values ​​of pumpkin seeds

Property

Pumpkin seeds have always been used as a natural remedy for worms : the effective vermifuge action of these seeds leads to the detachment of parasites from the intestinal walls facilitating their expulsion.

The constant intake of these seeds also has a beneficial effect on the bladder muscle tone : it helps prevent disorders related to prostate enlargement and is generally useful to combat the disorders affecting the urinary tract, including the female one, such as inflammation and cystitis.

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Pumpkin seeds in the kitchen

Pumpkin seeds are delicious snacks to be savored naturally, but also dried and then toasted or baked, without any added salt. Great to munch on in front of the TV or to serve with an aperitif.

In the Styrian cucurbita pumpkin seed variety the seeds are green and have such a soft shell that they do not need to be peeled.

If you use pumpkin in the kitchen, you can prepare them yourself instead of buying them in stores. How to do? When cleaning the pumpkin don't throw away the seeds; wash them, place them on a baking sheet covered with baking paper, add salt and toast them in the oven at 180 ° C until they become crispy.

Making the pumpkin seeds cook in water or milk you get a decoction, with a similar taste to the urata, really precious to fight insomnia and to soothe bladder irritations.

By Stefania Puma

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