Seed Series: Pumpkin Seeds

🙌🏼 Let’s shake things up and talk about SEEDS!

💪🏼 Seeds may be small, but they are loaded with nutritional power. Some seeds are even more nutrient dense than some nuts!

🙅🏻‍♀️🥜 Seeds are super versatile, too. And they can be a great substitute for someone who has a nut allergy…. you got that right, nuts and seeds are NOT the same!!

1️⃣ First one to dig out… pumpkin seeds.

🎃 Thankfully, we don’t have to get slimy ‘pumpkin gut hands’ to benefit from eating these delicious seeds. If that were the case, some may be even more averse to trying these nutritional gems. Pumpkin seeds are available year round at grocery stores and give an extra power punch to whatever dish they are added to.

🤔 Have you wondered why the seeds inside a pumpkin are white, but the ones often found in the store are green? Or maybe that is something you have never noticed… odds are, now next time you will 😉 Here’s the scoop. The outer white is called the husk. Once removed, you are left with the green flesh. This is where the pumpkin seed is distinguished from the pepita seed. They really are all one in the same, just a quick name change.
Tip: if your gut is sensitive, opt for the 'pepita' green seed style, as removing that outer layer may ease digestion.

🥇 Reasons to sprinkle into your eating routine. Pumpkin seeds are loaded with nutritional power. Here’s what inside: Magnesium, potassium, manganese, iron, zinc, copper, fiber, omega 3 fatty acids, protein. One serving can provide up to 40% of your daily recommended intake of many of these nutrients! All of these nutrients promote and protect us… our gut, our immune system, our sleep and so much more!

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Ways to consume:
On top of a salad
On top of guacamole or hummus
Garnish on soup or side dish
Add to granola or oatmeal
Add to cookies or bread

✨ So many opportunities to build on one that small, positive health change. Sprinkle on and see what you think!