Fun Food Facts #37:
BRIEF FACTS ABOUT PUMPKIN SEEDS

• Pumpkin seeds are high in zinc, which is good for the prostate and building the immune system.
• They also contain fatty acids that kill parasites.
• Raw pumpkin seeds contain essential fatty acids and beneficial proteins.
• For maximum nutritional benefits, seeds should be eaten raw.
• Roasted seeds contain damaged fat that can lead to plaque in the arteries

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Facts provided by: www.mercola.com