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Pumpkin seeds are a snack that many people love. In the composition of pumpkin seeds, there are many nutrients that are very beneficial to health such as zinc, copper, protein and many other important micronutrients needed by the body.
1. What are the benefits of eating pumpkin seeds?
Pumpkin seeds are also known as white quinces health.
The benefits of eating pumpkin seeds that not everyone knows include:
Good for the heart Pumpkin seeds contain high levels of magnesium, which is a very important micronutrient that participates in many physiological processes. in the body. In addition, it has been shown to benefit blood pressure, helping to prevent sudden cardiac arrest and coronary syndromes.
Enhance the body's resistance Pumpkin seeds contain zinc, which is considered a very important micronutrient in immune activity, helping the body fight pathogens such as viruses, bacteria and viruses. bacteria ... Not only that, but this substance also has a good effect for sleep.
Prevention of type 2 diabetes Studies have shown that eating pumpkin seeds regularly improves insulin resistance and prevents diabetes complications. Eating pumpkin seeds helps people with diabetes better control blood sugar.
Reduce the risk of prostate cancer Pumpkin seeds are considered an important natural food for men's health. Because of the high zinc content in pumpkin, this is an important factor for the prostate gland. In addition, pumpkin also contains many antioxidants that help prevent prostate cancer.
Good for menopausal women Pumpkin seeds are rich in natural phytoestrogens and studies show that it can significantly increase blood HDL-cholesterol, which helps prevent plaque. Along with lowering blood pressure, relieves hot flashes, headaches, joint pain and other perimenopausal symptoms for postmenopausal and perimenopausal women.
Good for women after giving birth Pumpkin seeds contain many nutrients that women need after giving birth, in addition, women after giving birth, eating pumpkin seeds also help stimulate milk production. To increase milk for women after giving birth, it is necessary to pound raw pumpkin seeds from 15-20g each time, twice a day.
Reduces the risk of depression Tryptophan in pumpkin seeds works against depression, in the body it is converted into niacin and steroids to help fight negative emotions, avoid depression. In addition, tryptophan also helps the body have a better sleep, eating 1 to a few hours before going to bed helps you sleep better.
Pumpkin seeds have anti-inflammatory effects It has been found that the oil in pumpkin seeds has anti-inflammatory effects. One animal study even found it to be as effective as the anti-inflammatory drug indomethacin used in the treatment of arthritis. So eating pumpkin seeds can reduce joint pain.
Provide the necessary amount of omega-3 for the body. Raw nuts and seeds, in which pumpkin seeds are also one of the best sources of plant-based omega-3s such as alpha-linolenic acid... are abundant.
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2. Does eating pumpkin seeds gain weight?
A lot of people worry that eating a lot of pumpkin seeds can cause weight gain, but in fact, pumpkin seeds contain many nutrients and vitamins necessary for the body, many of which help support weight loss and prevent weight loss. atherosclerotic state.
Thus, there is no need to worry that eating a lot of pumpkin seeds causes weight gain. Pumpkin seeds not only do not cause weight gain but also support the weight loss process.
3. Some notes when eating pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin seeds have the best effect when we eat them raw, after roasting, pumpkin seeds have lost a large amount of magnesium in their ingredients. However, if eating raw does not create an appetite, it can still be eaten after roasting. In pumpkin seeds, there is a type of fat that irritates the throat mucosa, so if you eat too much, you can easily cough and hoarse voice. Pay attention to children to avoid choking on pumpkin seeds. Pumpkin seeds are a type of seed that has a lot of effects on the body, they have many essential nutrients to help prevent diabetes, good for the heart and prevent prostate cancer. The use of pumpkin seeds not only does not cause weight gain, but also has many substances that support weight loss and reduce blood fat.
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