Pumpkin Seeds Have Super Powers!

At this time of year we may feel like we are waste-deep in pumpkin seeds. For many we are past all the carving for Halloween and readying for Thanksgiving and end-of-year celebrations. Pumpkins are the gourd of the season. They make good decorations for a short time as well. They have attributes that make them stand out among end-of-year pie filling and decorative fruit.

Some make a simple puree with their pumpkin with the use of a food processor or blender. Others will make pancakes and soups with the puree after it is made. Various recipes can be found online. In your search engine, type in “uses for pumpkins after Halloween,” and a world of ideas will open up to you! It is quite fascinating to see all the creativity that is wrapped around these orange gourds; from a pumpkin planter to a pumpkin facial or pedicure. Some even collect the seeds, dry them and string a necklace out of them. REAL Pumpkin is fun to cook with and a healthy  source fiber, vitamin A, Calcium and 1 cup of cooked has more potassium than a banana. Pumpkin seeds contain Omega 3 fatty acids, zinc, antioxidants, full of fiber and protein!

Most shocking use of pumpkin seeds we found is as a remedy for parasites. Seeds can be ground into a fine powder and mixed in juice for easy swallowing. In the bowel they irritate tapeworms and cause them to be expelled. Chewed raw, the seeds aid the liver, spleen, lymphatic and the immune system in rebuilding and taking firm control. From allergies to bloating and gas after a meal, pumpkin seeds have a noticeable, positive effect. Most parasite products feature pumpkin seeds, as they are universally respected for their anti-parasitic properties. Save those seeds, even if you don’t plan to use them right away seeds can be stored long term in a variety of ways!