Benefits of Pumpkin Seeds

Let’s talk about the benefits of pumpkin seeds!

Aside from these little seeds being delicious they are packed with highly nutritious vitamins and minerals which means that they have so many benefits.

Here’s what you get with only 28 g of pumpkin seeds:

  • 1.7 grams of Fiber
  • 5 grams of Carbs
  • 7 grams of Protein
  • 13 grams of Omega-6 fatty acids
  • 18% of RDI for Vitamin K
  • 33% of the RDI for Phosphorus
  • 42% of the RDI Manganese
  • 37% of the RDI for Magnesium
  • 23% of the RDI for Iron
  • 14% of the RDI for Zinc
  • 19% of the RDI for Copper

Evidence based benefits of Pumpkin seeds:

  1.  Very high in antioxidants.  Helps to protect against disease and the damages of free radicals.
  2. May help to improve Prostate and Bladder health.  They can help to reduce the symptoms of benign prostate enlargement and an overactive bladder.
  3. Very high in magnesium.  One of the best natural sources of magnesium.  This helps to control blood pressure, blood sugar levels, as well as heart and bone health.
  4. Provide support for a healthy heart by reducing blood pressure and increasing good cholesterol.
  5. High in Fibre.  Diets high in fibre are associated with reduced risk of heart disease, diabetes and obesity.
  6. May help to improve sperm quality and healthy due to the high amounts of Zinc.  Low zinc has been linked to low sperm count and infertility in men.
  7. Contains natural tryptophan which promotes restful sleep.

Pumpkin seeds are SUPER easy to add to your diet.  You can add to your smoothies, sprinkle on your salads or toasts, or just enjoy them raw!

However you choose to incorporate pumpkin seeds, make sure you include these in your diet to benefit from all the wonderful benefits they have to offer.

Sources:

https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/11-benefits-of-pumpkin-seeds

 

Stay Safe and Healthy with Green Press this Holiday Season!

Hi Friends,

We hope that you are doing well and keeping safe. These are challenging times, and we want to support our customers as best as we can! Let’s do our best this holiday season to recharge while staying safe and supporting one another. Although this is a tough time – we can and will get through it, and we hope we can do so in a safe and healthy way this holiday season!
We know that not being able to spend time indoors, sipping hot chocolate (or a juice ;)) with loved ones is not ideal this year. At Green Press, we’ve thought of a few ways we can have a safe and healthy holiday season that we would love to share!
1. Get outdoors! 
Whether you are into extreme sports like skiing or would prefer to have a low-key walk, bundle up and get some fresh air! Perhaps you could check out a skating rink (open around the city are open with limited spots) or build a snowman once it snows! The cold is intimidating, but once you get moving, your body will produce those lovely endorphins that will put you in a good mood!
2. Do a drive-by visit
3. Drop off gifts/food exchange
4. Organize virtual gift exchanges and holiday parties
5. Build a snowman (when it snows!)
6. Donate to your favourite charity/toy drive
7. Find drive-thru events or outdoor festivals! Square one is hosting a drive-thru ‘Journey to Save Christmas’ Game. Or check out the free Winter Village at Toronto’s Distillery District (set up for limited numbers to ensure safety)!
8. Indulge and enjoy those traditional holiday meals and balance it with some healthy cold-pressed juice from Green Press.
We couldn’t help ourselves 🙂 Whatever way you choose, finding ways to enjoy, and safely see those who you love and care for will help to lift your spirits, and rejuvenate you as we all do our part during this pandemic. And of course, wash your hands, keep your distance, and be good to one another!
Happy Holidays from our family to yours! 
Team Green Press Inc