The world of health and clean eating has seen a brand new entrant – seeds. They are extremely nutritious, and people have been including them in their diet, despite their less than flavourful taste. Seeds are generally rich in proteins, vitamins and minerals. Because they are practically tasteless and tiny, they can’t make a meal or snack of their own. Take the example of pumpkin seeds. They have innumerable nutritive properties, which can defend many serious illnesses.
Lack of awareness or lack of a distinct taste, pumpkin seeds don't deserve the position they really do in our diet. Here, we list some ideas on how can you use pumpkin seeds in cooking and include them in your daily diet.
Pumpkin Seed Benefits
1. May help in weight loss, due to the presence of fibre and antioxidants.
2. Boosts skin health, due to the presence of antioxidants and omega-3 and -6 fatty acids.
3. Rich source of magnesium, which helps in bone growth.
4. Promotes heart and liver health and may help regulate blood sugar levels.
Here’s how you can include pumpkin seeds into your daily diet.
1. Make a pumpkin seeds sauce
Grind a handful of pumpkin seeds with other ingredients of the sauce. They taste amazingly well with pesto and tartar sauce.
2. Drizzle over salads
Sprinkling roasted pumpkin seeds over salads not only levels ups its nutrition but also adds a bite and texture.
3. Add in desserts
Desserts can be healthy too. Give almonds and cashews a break and revamp your desserts with a smattering of roasted pumpkin seeds. Apart from mild creaminess, they will also add in some healthful content to the dish.
