Pumpkin seeds - a product for health, of course, useful. In them, as in any seeds, the largest amount of vitamins and nutrients is concentrated. But in order for the seeds to benefit health, you need to use them correctly.
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You will need
- - pumpkin;
- - pumpkin seeds;
- - colander;
- - water;
- - capacity for germination;
- - cloth or gauze.
Instruction manual
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The benefits of pumpkin seeds are due to their composition. They contain vitamins A and E, which are called "vitamins of youth." They contain a large amount of zinc, which is necessary to tone the vessels, healthy skin and hair. Pumpkin seeds contain rare vitamin K, which is crucial in blood coagulation processes. Manganese, phosphorus, potassium, copper, iron, magnesium and other trace elements increase immunity, regulate metabolism and lower blood cholesterol. The amino acids contained in them, especially arginine, dilate blood vessels.
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Pumpkin seeds regulate the processes in the intestines, relieve worms, prevent osteoporosis, relieve inflammatory processes, remove toxins, stimulate the prostate gland and even help get rid of depression. The composition of pumpkin seeds - high-quality vegetable protein. Its 100 g of seeds contains 30 g. Therefore, they contribute to the process of protein metabolism in the body. Raw seeds that have not been heat treated have all these wonderful properties.
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Eating pumpkin seeds follows regularly. It is best to do this in its purest form. To prevent gastrointestinal diseases, prostatitis and getting rid of worms, you need to eat a handful of raw, peeled pumpkin seeds every morning for a month on an empty stomach. Fry, there is more salt, no seeds needed. When frying, the oil they contain is oxidized. And people get salt in excess from food anyway. Needless to add it also to the seeds.
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You can add seeds to salads, vegetable stews. It is good to cook crushed pumpkin seeds in cereals and sauces. Only after cooking. You can make a sandwich spread of pumpkin seeds with garlic and herbs. And germinated pumpkin seeds are very healthy. To do this, they need to be cleaned and put in a damp cloth. Rinse and moisten the fabric. Keep until sprouts sprout on the seeds. Use as well as raw ordinary seeds. Germinated seeds give a boost of energy, so it is better to eat them in the morning.
note
Pumpkin seeds can be bought, or you can harvest them yourself. To do this, a ripe pumpkin is selected, a spoon gets seeds from it, freed from fibers, washed in a colander and dried. Ready-made seeds should be smooth, dry and odorless.
Useful advice
Never dry pumpkin seeds in the oven or in a pan. High temperatures will deprive them of half the nutrients.