Mentioning that pumpkin seeds increase serotonin, known as the hormone of happiness, and have antidepressant properties, Nutritionist and Dietitian Havva Kılınç said, "Pumpkin seeds are also very important for bladder and prostate health. It is a nut that should be consumed especially by post-menopausal women and men of older ages." said.
"A VEGETABLE SOURCE OF IRON"
Medicana Avcılar Hospital Nutritionist and Dietician Havva Kılınç, who says that pumpkin seeds are a complete source of healing, said: "It contains many vitamins and minerals. It has many benefits. It is one of the unknown nuts. The herbal steroids it contains are very important for cardiovascular health while reducing blood cholesterol levels. It also contains phosphorus, magnesium and calcium minerals. Due to this feature, it is very important for bone and mineral density and protects against osteoporosis. "It is also a herbal source of iron," he said.
"WE RECOMMEND IT AGAINST PROSTATE CANCER"
This benefit of pumpkin seeds, which is very beneficial for prostate and bladder health, is shown. Stating that there are researches, Kılınç continued his words as follows:
"It is very important for bladder and prostate health. We recommend it for prostate cancer. It is a nut that should be consumed especially by post-menopausal women and men in later ages."
"NATURAL ANTIDEPRESSANT"
Pumpkin seeds are the happiness hormone. Kılınç stated that it increases serotonin, also known as "Serotonin", and added: "It is also an important nutrient for intestinal health as it has high fiber content. It also increases the level of serotonin in the brain because it contains tryptophan. We can say that serotonin improves our mood and has a natural antidepressant feature. However, since pumpkin seeds are a little high in calories, attention should be paid to the portion size when consuming them. He stated, "Consuming a handful of 10 grams a day will be enough." with salad You can add it to your meals, on top of your meals, in yoghurt, or with dried fruits as snacks. "We recommend its consumption in both children and adults, women and men, and older age groups," he said.
NOT RECOMMENDED FOR THOSE WITH CHRONIC RENAL FAILURE
< Adding that pumpkin seeds are not recommended for those with chronic kidney failure, Kılınç warned these patients and said, "Those with chronic kidney failure should not consume them because they contain phosphorus and potassium." Kılınç also said, "I can say that pumpkin seeds have more nutritional value and are lower in calories. . Instead of consuming sunflower seeds, it would often be a better choice for health to include pumpkin seeds. Since it has high fiber content, it will also be good for intestinal health. It increases the speed of intestinal functioning. "We also use pumpkin seeds in diabetic patients because they have high fiber content and also have a low glycemic index," he said.
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