Pumpkin seeds: It may be small, but pumpkin seeds are packed full of valuable nutrients. Eating only a small amount of them can provide you with a substantial quantity of healthy fats, magnesium and zinc. It includes several health benefits like improved heart health, prostate health and protection against certain cancers. They also contain a lot of antioxidants like carotenoids and Vitamin E and a decent amount of polyunsaturated fatty acids, potassium, Vitamin B2 (riboflavin) and folate. Diets rich in pumpkin seeds have been associated with a reduced risk of stomach, breast, lung, prostate and colon cancers. Pumpkin, pumpkin seeds, pumpkin seed powder and pumpkin juice can reduce blood sugar and is especially important for people with diabetes. If you have trouble sleeping, you may want to eat some pumpkin seeds before bed. They're a natural source of tryptophan, an amino acid that can help promote sleep. You can add them to smoothies, yogurt and fruit and also into the meals by sprinkling them into salads, soups or cereals. Some people use pumpkin seeds in baking, as an ingredient for sweet or savory bread and cakes.
