Home What's New Message Board
BigPumpkins.com
Select Destination Site Search
Grower Diaries
 
Entry Date Nick Name Location
Friday, October 11, 2013 Richard Minnesota

Entry 51 of 57  
Grower Diary Menu
  Back to Previous Page
Show Full 2013 Diary
List Other Grower's Diaries
Submit to Your Own Diary
11 Health Benefits of Pumpkin Seeds

by Charlie Pulsipher

Sunwarrior, 27 February 2013


Pumpkins are rich in beta carotene and can be used in more ways than just making a seasonal pie. Pumpkin can be used in breads, soups, granola, salads, waffles, guacamole, and much more. Don�t forget the seeds though; pumpkin seeds are packed with nutrition.



Natural Anti-Parasitic � Pumpkin seeds have been used to treat parasites for thousands of years in ancient China. Pumpkin seeds help the body expel parasites, especially tapeworms and round worms. These seeds also have antifungal and antiviral properties.



Prostate Health � Pumpkin seeds contain phytosterols that protect the prostrate, along with compounds that lower the conversion of testosterone to dihydrotestosterone.



Bladder Problems � Incontinence, frequent urination, and overactive bladders affect the lives of many people, especially as we age. Pumpkin seeds naturally alleviate many of these symptoms.



Kidney Stones � Several studies show that eating pumpkin seeds as a snack helps prevent a couple types of common kidney stones by removing substances that encourage their formation.



 
Top of Page

Questions or comments? Send mail to Ken AT bigpumpkins.com.
Copyright © 1999-2026 BigPumpkins.com. All rights reserved.