Organic Pumpkin Seeds

Pumpkins, which are native to the Americas, are a type of winter squash. While scientifically pumpkin is a fruit because it contains seeds, nutritionally it is more like a vegetable and provides these six health benefits:

• Sharpens sight: One cup of pumpkin provides 200% of your daily recommended intake of vitamin A, which supports vision by protecting the cornea and improves night vision 
• Boosts immune system: Beta carotene, vitamin C, iron, and folate strengthen your immune system, and all are found in pumpkins.
• Lowers blood pressure: A pumpkin’s orange color is a sign that it’s packed with potassium, which helps lower blood pressure, strengthen the bones, and reduce your risk of stroke and kidney stones.
• Makes your skin look great: Pumpkins are loaded with antioxidants that are great for your skin and help combat the effects of aging. It also contains the provitamin beta carotene, which your body uses to produce vitamin A and vitamin C.
• Improves digestive health: Pumpkins are high in fiber, which keeps your bowel movements regular and can help lower your cholesterol.
• Reduces cancer risk: Cancer cells produce free radicals to help them multiply quickly. Pumpkins are high in carotenoids, which combat the effects of free radicals in the body and may help protect against certain types of cancer.