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Pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
Pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
Pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
What is it:
Pumpkin seeds, also known as pepitas, are the edible seeds found within pumpkins. They are flat, oval-shaped, and typically encased in a white husk. Pumpkin seeds are commonly consumed roasted. Roasted pumpkin seeds are a popular snack on their own, often enjoyed salted or flavored with various seasonings. Additionally, they can be added to salads, granola, baked goods, or used as a topping for soups and stews.
Rating:
Pumpkin seeds are rich in protein, fiber, antioxidants, healthy fats, and essential minerals. They have been associated with various health benefits, such as improving spermatogenesis, reducing inflammation, improving metabolic parameters, and regulating glycemic levels. Choosing organic options can help reduce pesticide exposure.
Resources:
- Nutritional Value, Phytochemical Potential, and Therapeutic Benefits of Pumpkin (review)
- The potential of pumpkin seeds as a functional food ingredient (review)
- Pumpkin seeds improve metabolic parameters and protect against oxidative stress induced by a high-fructose diet in rats (animal study)
- The hypoglycemic effect of pumpkin seeds (review)
How we rate ingredients
Health is like a bank account, certain ingredients make a deposit into your health bank, meaning they add to
your health. Certain ingredients withdraw from your health bank. We want health promoting ingredients in our diet. To keep things simple, we rate ingredients on a green, yellow, red scale:
Clean
It is naturally occurring in food and has no harmful effects on the body. It is real food. It is health promoting.
Caution
It goes into one or more of the below categories
- It is not naturally occurring in food but doesn’t have data showing it has a harmful effect on the body (additives like Gellan Gum)
- It is naturally occurring but can have some harmful effects on the body (added sugars, oils, gums etc.)
We Avoid
It is known to have a harmful effect on the body (ex. All food colorings, Natural Flavors, MSG, Potassium bromate, aspartame, artificial flavors)
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