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How Much Pumpkin Seeds are Safe for Use Per Day?

 Pumpkin seeds benefits are aplenty. They are a superfood loaded with iron, zinc, magnesium, protein, fiber, folate, and healthy unsaturated fats and antioxidants.



Pumpkin seeds benefit health in more ways than one:

1 They are heart- healthy seeds, thanks to the overload of healthy unsaturated fats in pumpkin seeds.

2. Pumpkin seeds help induce sleep and fight insomnia or sleeplessness, thanks to tryptophan.

3. They are loaded with zinc that makes them an excellent nourishment for prostate health.

4. Pumpkin seeds are good for healthy bones, muscles and nerves as they are a truckload of magnesium.

5. Loaded with Vitamin E and K, pumpkin seeds are good for skin and wound healing.




Daily recommended dosage -30 gm/1/2 cup


What happens if you eat pumpkin seeds everyday?



Pumpkin seeds are packed with nutrients and are a God's gift to mankind - with iron, zinc, magnesium, selenium, folate, fiber and healthy fats. 

But eating too much of pumpkin seeds is not recommended as it can cause gas, bloating, and indigestion. what's more, if you are on a low calorie diet, pumpkin seeds are high in calores.

Avoid if you have hypotension and low blood sugar levels.  pregnant and lactating moms should not take seeds without doctor's recommendation. pumpkin seeds have lectins and phytic acid which brings us to the next question. what is the right way to eat pumpkin seeds..let's cover this in the next video.

Is it safe to eat pumpkin seeds raw?

yes, it is safe to eat pumpkin seeds raw for many people, but for some others, raw seeds may be a cause for concern and result in digestion problems, gas, and bloating, soaking is the right way to unlock the immense therapeutic potential of pumpkin seeds and maximize nutrient bioavailability. 



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