Scientific name: Cucurbita Pepo
Local name: Pumpkin/ Seeds, Kaddu ke bheej, etc
Pumpkins easily grow all round the world in warm climates and has its own immense benefits to our body. Besides the vegetable, pumpkin seeds r consumed worldwide daily bcos of its various innumerable health benefits. It is always best to consume it in raw form which is easily available in vacuumed packs than in roasted form.
Health benefits of pumpkin seeds r:
1. Improves sleep quality
2. Reduces Pitta
3. Improves water content in body
4. Heals prostrate problems
5. Improves bone health
6. Reduces stress and anxiety
7. Boosts immunity as good source of all necessary vitamins and minerals.
Seeds can be dried and peeled from fresh pumpkins and consumed or bought in air tight packs available off counters. So make a small spoonful of it a part of your daily diet.