How to dry pumpkin seeds at home

From the pumpkin are obtained the famous Pumpkin seeds which, in addition to constituting a tasty snack, store essential nutrients for the prostate and the defenses, like the zinc and the Vitamin E.

like others Oilseeds They contain abundant fat (45 percent), which makes them somewhat caloric (162 calories for a 30-gram serving), but they are mostly healthy fats. It is not strange that an exquisite oil is obtained from them.

Some seeds very rich in minerals

The 30 gram portion provides 45% of the magnesium and of the match that are required per day, 25% of the iron15% of the zinc and 14% of the Vitamin E.

But in addition to being very nutritious, they are ideal for giving color and a crunchy touch to vegetable creamssalads and breads.

Although they are easily found already toasted, you can toast them yourself at home. This way you won’t have to waste them when you buy pumpkins and you can enjoy them fresher.

The tricks to dry them at home

Scoop out the gourd with your hand or a spoon.extract the seeds and wash them under the tap, rubbing them to remove the fiber well.Drain well and dry with paper Or, if you want them crispier, leave them to soak for 8 hours in salted water.To toast them in the oven, spread them out on a baking sheet greased or covered with wax paper, salt or dress them, and bake at 180 or 200 °C until golden brown, stirring them every 5 minutes.

How to prevent intestinal parasites and other ailments with pumpkin seeds

By Rosa Guerrero, naturopath

Pumpkin seeds and their oil provide vitamin E, linoleic acid, zinc and ironin addition to cucurbitinof emollient, anti-inflammatory and anthelmintic properties.

Are useful in acute and chronic problems as:

Prostatic hyperplasia. They prevent prostate enlargement and reduce inflammation of the bladder, which facilitates urination. It is common to find them in compound presentations in capsules or tablets, combined with other substances to regulate prostatic hyperplasia.Intestinal parasites. They immobilize them, including the tapeworm; for this reason they are usually included in deworming products and when released from the intestinal wall they can be expelled with a mild laxative.Cholesterol and arterial hypertension. Its fatty acids help regulate cholesterol and protect the heart.respiratory conditions. They help dissolve mucus in bronchitis.Fluid retention. They act as a mild diuretic.Skin problems. Vitamins A and E, zinc and fatty acids improve some skin conditions.

How are they taken?

must be consumed fresh or dried, but always raw. can be taken alone, ground or mixed with honey.

One to two tablespoons daily of seeds is sufficient for the control of chronic conditions. in acute casessuch as intestinal infestation, can be increased to six.

In case of parasitesone is taken daily tablespoon of seeds on an empty stomach until they disappear.

For the had are taken two tablespoons with honey on an empty stomach, another two in the afternoon and two more at night, without ingest other foods.