Guest guest Posted October 22, 2002 Report Share Posted October 22, 2002 At 14:28 22/10/02 +0000, you wrote: >Now I'm not sure where I posted this question but does >anyone know the nutritional value of pumpkin seeds. >Hubby wants me to buy them but wants to know if there >are any nutritional value to them. *Very* high in iron (better still if you roast them in cast iron!). Plenty of protein, too. I don't remember any more details, but if you want it, let me know, and I can look it up... Brandel in Jerusalem ....reporting live from the war zone... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 26, 2005 Report Share Posted October 26, 2005 Well, maybe try 12-15 minutes. But I'm always checking them and I usually stir them up and try to flip them half-way through. Ooh, your version sounds really good. -denise , " PuterWitch " <puterwitch@c...> wrote: > > I am gonna do maple syrup and garlic powder and some salt. > How long does it take in and abouts to roast them? > > ) > > hugs, > Chanda > - > organic_homestead > > Wednesday, October 26, 2005 9:26 AM > Re: cooking fresh pumpkin Chanda you have to try it > > > And don't forget to toast up those pumpking seeds! I love mixing them > with paprika, cayene, onion powder, garlic powder, a little salt and > pepper and then toasting on 350-400 until just turning brown. > > Denise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 26, 2005 Report Share Posted October 26, 2005 will do these Sunday, will let yo know,thanks!! hugs, Chanda - organic_homestead Wednesday, October 26, 2005 12:28 PM Re: pumpkin seeds Well, maybe try 12-15 minutes. But I'm always checking them and I usually stir them up and try to flip them half-way through. Ooh, your version sounds really good. -denise , " PuterWitch " <puterwitch@c...> wrote: > > I am gonna do maple syrup and garlic powder and some salt. > How long does it take in and abouts to roast them? > > ) > > hugs, > Chanda > - > organic_homestead > > Wednesday, October 26, 2005 9:26 AM > Re: cooking fresh pumpkin Chanda you have to try it > > > And don't forget to toast up those pumpking seeds! I love mixing them > with paprika, cayene, onion powder, garlic powder, a little salt and > pepper and then toasting on 350-400 until just turning brown. > > Denise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 29, 2005 Report Share Posted October 29, 2005 I usually bake them slow like at 250 degrees until they are dry. I usually add a little bit of kosher salt. Gayle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 4, 2005 Report Share Posted November 4, 2005 I made them. They were indeed delicious, just one problem. My teeth are sensitive and cannot take the hardness of them. I wonder how I could get them softer like the kind you buy in the store. I have seen recommendations on line to boil them prior to baking, but that is seemingly for the sole purpose of making them saltier. <shrug> Blessings, Chanda - organic_homestead Wednesday, October 26, 2005 11:28 AM Re: pumpkin seeds Well, maybe try 12-15 minutes. But I'm always checking them and I usually stir them up and try to flip them half-way through. Ooh, your version sounds really good. -denise , " PuterWitch " <puterwitch@c...> wrote: > > I am gonna do maple syrup and garlic powder and some salt. > How long does it take in and abouts to roast them? > > ) > > hugs, > Chanda > - > organic_homestead > > Wednesday, October 26, 2005 9:26 AM > Re: cooking fresh pumpkin Chanda you have to try it > > > And don't forget to toast up those pumpking seeds! I love mixing them > with paprika, cayene, onion powder, garlic powder, a little salt and > pepper and then toasting on 350-400 until just turning brown. > > Denise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 25, 2007 Report Share Posted April 25, 2007 HEALTHY FOODS - PUMPKIN SEEDS Why should I be eating pumpkin seeds? Pumpkin seeds are a tasty snack that can be eaten on their own or in salads and other savoury dishes. They are rich in minerals, essential fats and protein. Pumpkin seeds have anthelmintic properties meaning they are good for ridding the body of worms such as tapeworms. Their zinc content makes them particularly good for male and female fertility generally. They are also used to arrest prostate enlargement for men with benign prostatic hypertrophy. Other uses include minor kidney disorders such as cystitis or water retention. What are they rich in? Pumpkin seeds are an excellent source of minerals, with just a quarter of a cup containing nearly 20% of the recommended daily intake of zinc and 50% of the daily recommended intake for magnesium and manganese. As well as containing some B vitamins they also contain good amounts of vitamin K, needed for bone health and blood clotting. In terms of their fat content, pumpkin seeds are a good way to get both the omega 3 and 6 essential fats needed for hormone balance, brain function and skin health. Who should eat pumpkin seeds? • Anyone with prostate enlargement • Anyone with infertility or hormonal imbalances • Anyone with worms • Anyone with water retention • Anyone with cystitis • Anyone with osteoporosis Pumpkin seeds can be eaten as a snack or added to muesli, salads or nut and seed roasts. About 20-30 grammes or two dessertspoonfuls is a good recommended daily dose. RECIPES Grated carrot, courgette and pumpkin seed coleslaw Ingredients Serves 4 • 3 carrots, trimmed, peeled and grated • 2 courgettes, trimmed and cut into fine julienne (matchstick) strips or grated • 2 spring onions, trimmed and finely diced • 1 tbsp cider vinegar • 1 tbsp egg-free mayonnaise • 2 tbsp pumpkin seeds Method Mix the carrots, courgettes and spring onions in a medium-sized mixing bowl. Mix the cider vinegar with the mayonnaise and then mix in with the coleslaw ingredients. Cover and chill until required. Serve garnished with the pumpkin seeds. Buckwheat, pumpkin seed and ginger porridge Ingredients Serves 2-4 • 250g buckwheat groats • 2-cm piece fresh root ginger, peeled and grated • 1 pinch of dried mixed herbal seasoning • 1 handful of pumpkin seeds Method Place the buckwheat, ginger, herbal seasoning and 1 litre of water in a medium-sized pan. Bring to the boil, then lower the heat and simmer for 20 minutes. Top with the pumpkin seeds and serve immediately. Pumpkin seed tea Ingredients • 2-3 tsp pumpkin seeds • water Method Infuse the pumpkin seeds in one cup of boiling water for 10 minutes. This can be drunk 2-3 times a day as a male tonic particularly for prostate health. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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