Pumpkin
Pumpkin seeds are the seeds of pumpkin, or the pulp of squash or pumpkin pulp. These seeds are extracted from the fruits of the pumpkin or the so-called pumpkin, which resembles watermelon in terms of shape and smooth and yellow color and has several sizes. The pumpkin is mentioned in the Holy Quran: It is a tree of those who inhabit.
Pumpkin or pumpkin seeds are light snacks and have many health benefits. They contain many beneficial minerals such as manganese, protein, magnesium, copper and zinc, as well as phytosterols and antioxidants.
Benefits of pumpkin seeds
- The importance of heart health: As the amount of Ra cup of pumpkin seeds contains the magnesium half of what the body needs per day, as this component enters the structure of DNA, which helps in the processes of pumping the heart and the formation of teeth and bone health and stimulate the functions of the intestine, in addition to the role of magnesium in the treatment of blood pressure and protect From heart attacks, strokes and strokes.
- The immune system in the body: It is rich in zinc, which is based on strengthening the immune system and helps to sleep and adjust the mood and helps to improve vision and regulates insulin in addition to its role in strengthening sex in males, is known that zinc deficiency leads to colds and fatigue and influenza and the emergence of youth pills .
- Pumpkin seeds are rich in omega-3: alpha-lino-linic acid which helps increase concentration and memory strength.
- Useful for prostate: containing zinc, which is beneficial for the health of men and prostate, which helps prevent prostate enlargement or prostate cancer.
- The benefits of pumpkin seeds for people with diabetes: There is some studies that prove that eating pumpkin seeds help diabetics in the regulation of insulin rates and limit the complications of sugar to contain the seeds of pumpkin on antioxidants.
- For women after menopause it is useful for them, as it works to raise the proportion of good cholesterol and reduces the pressure and headaches, joint pain and other signs of menopause.
- Useful for people with liver disease when they are added with flaxseed.
- Pumpkin seeds are useful in preventing and reducing inflammation because they contain anti-inflammatory drugs such as endomethesine.
- Pumpkin seeds are good for people suffering from sleep disorders, which contain substances that help to sleep comfortably.