Organic Pumpkin Seed Powder

Description

Organic Pumpkin Seed Powder

Pumpkin seed powder is a relatively new ingredient to the diets of health-conscious consumers. We obtain it following our cold-pressed oil extraction process and lightly grind and dry it before freshly vacuum packing it.

The powder has a deliciously green appearance and definite pumpkin taste. Most often, consumption of this powder is recommended for those wishing to increase Zinc ingestion.

Pumpkin powder also contains the anti-oxidant nutrient of Vitamin E, however in a complex form, meaning that it contains both tocopherol and tocotrienol forms.

As with all powders, it can be used as an additive in a muffin, cookie, or bread mixes; sprinkled into cereals, porridges, or ice-cream; included in smoothies.

Health & Nutrition

Pumpkin seed powder contains a unique and wide variety of anti-oxidants from the diverse mix of Vitamin E forms, zinc, and manganese through to a range of phenolic acids and lignans. These nutrients have been shown to combine with certain proteins to provide both antimicrobial and anti-viral benefits. Thanks again to the potential reduction in oxidative stress, these unique combinations of anti-oxidants, particularly the lignans, have provided preliminary evidence as possible cancer risk reduction agents in certain cancers.

Due to the proximity to the soil during cultivation, Pumpkins provide a good source of various minerals such as:

Zinc: An important mineral for the management of skincare, eczema, acne, wound healing, prostate disorders, colds, weight loss, pregnancy, reproduction, hair care, appetite loss, and eye care. It is an essential component of many functions of the body.

Phosphorus: This mineral is integral in reducing muscle weakness, improving bone health, boosting brain function, correcting sexual weakness, aiding in dental care, and optimizing body metabolism.

Magnesium: This mineral can treat high blood pressure, reduce risk of heart attack, improve bone health, reduce incidence and severity of cramps and ease menopause symptoms. Magnesium is known to support the release of calming hormones and thus is an important nutrient in aiding the reduction of anxiety, stress and insomnia.

Manganese: This mineral plays an important role in the function of metabolism and in the management of osteoporosis, fatigue, inflammation and brain function.

Iron: Iron is a key element of red blood cell formation, body metabolism, muscle use and development, immunity function, insomnia management and the regulation of body temperature. Iron’s primary role in the body is in regards to the formation of red blood cells (haemoglobin), which guarantees circulation of the blood and oxygenation of various organ systems. Without iron, anaemia develops, which leads to fatigue, muscle weakness, stomach disorders and cognitive impairment.

Copper: Copper is necessary in the development of brain function, reducing symptoms of arthritis, improving skin condition, managing throat infections and boosting immunity. It supports the absorption of iron and facilitates the optimal functioning of the circulatory system.