We might change the popular quote; “For truly I tell you, if you have faith the size of a pumpkin seed… and nothing will be impossible for you.”
Pumpkin seeds are part of the metabolic balance® family of foods. A seed mix that includes pumpkins seeds is a common breakfast on many meal plans. I wanted to explain a little about the nutritional benefits of pumpkin seeds and their importance in restoring balance. Just a note, on the newer metabolic balance® plans pumpkin seeds are referred to as oilseeds.
SOME BENEFITS OF PUMPKIN SEEDS
• Pumpkin seeds help reduce levels of LDL cholesterol,
• aid in lowering depression,
• help protecting against osteoporosis,
• one of the most alkaline-forming seeds,
• assist in the prevention of kidney stones,
• helpful in fighting parasites, and,
• are beneficial for prostrate health.
NUTRITIOUS PUMPKIN SEEDS
Pumpkin seeds are are a good source of magnesium, manganese, iron, phosphorus, potassium, zinc, copper and selenium, and a very good source of Protein, Vitamins K, E and B12 and Manganese and low in Saturated Fat. Nutritondata.com gives raw pumpkin seeds an Amino Acid score of 148. An Amino Acid Score of 100 or higher indicates a complete or high-quality protein.
PUMPKIN SEED RECIPE
I have seed mix of pumpkin and sunflower seeds as a breakfast on my plan. Here is current my favorite recipe for seed mix, Summer Italian Seed Mix. I made it up. Another thing I like to do is mix seed mix with avocado, green onion and celery. Best of all, I can try as many ways of fixing seed mix as I please!
Do you have a favorite recipe for seed mix that you would like to share? Please send it to me along with a photo.
METABOLIC BALANCE CAN HELP
Metabolic balance® has individualized programs for weight management & optimal health. One of the benefits of the program is reduced inflammation which helps in reducing joint pain, resolving skin problems, and improving breathing. So you will be confident that you are at a healthy weight, eating the foods that are right for you, and know you are the healthy no matter if you are interested in loosing weight, gaining weight, or just improving your health. If you are interested in finding out more about metabolic balance,® contact Myra. You can also visit MetabolicBalanceCalifornia.com. Sign up for monthly news & tips.
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