Excellent reasons to eat pumpkin seeds!

Reason 1.  Pumpkin seeds have an impressive nutrient profile. They’re a fantastic source of protein, vitamins, and minerals, such as zinc, unsaturated fatty acids, fiber, and antioxidants, all of which reduce disease risk factors. 

Reason 2.  Pumpkin Seeds protect against inflammation. Studies show that the anti-inflammatory properties of pumpkin seeds’ can help maintain healthy function in the liver, joints, bladder, and bowels.

Reason 3.  Pumpkin seeds may protect against cancer.

Diets rich in pumpkin seeds are associated with a reduced risk of breast, prostate, lung, colon, and stomach cancers. Some laboratory studies show that pumpkin seeds stop the growth of breast and prostate cancer cells by inducing apoptosis or cancer cell death. These effects are attributed mainly to pumpkin seeds’ high antioxidant activity, but more research is needed. 

Reason 4.  Pumpkin seeds are so versatile, tasty, and easily portable!