Pumpkin seeds are nothing more than pumpkin seeds.
We have found them in various cultural cuisines since the time of the Aztecs, but it is very likely that they existed much earlier, since the pumpkin is one of the three first agricultural products in the ancient history of North America.
Pumpkin seeds are rich in antioxidants and are an important source of B vitamins and vitamin E.
Also, they are rich in copper, manganese, potassium, calcium, iron, magnesium, zinc and selenium and their benefits are found in preventing osteoporosis, reducing bad cholesterol, preserving heart health, while at the same time they have anti-inflammatory properties properties.
Finally, pumpkin seeds are a huge source of vegetable protein.
30% of their volume consists of protein.
There are 12 grams of protein in one cup of pumpkin seeds, which is about 25% of the daily recommended intake.
You can certainly include them in your daily diet by mixing them with other seeds and enjoying them with yogurt.