Pumpkin Seeds: A New Respect for Something Nutty

Pumpkin Seeds: Start Your Week with a Something New

I just discovered Pumpkin Seeds, these crunchy bits of goodness a few months ago at our local “Natural Grocers” a Health Food Store in Beaverton, Oregon and all this time, I didn’t realize what a great source of Plant Protein these are. They will be an excellent addition to my oatmeal goop.

The realization came once I reviewed the bottom half of this Plant Protein chart . You can bet my Food Budget that I’m going to be stocking Pumpkin Seeds in my #SakamotoPantry. Heck, the amount of magnesium alone is enough to include this always; magnesium deficiency, especially prevalent in my age group, is linked to insulin resistance, metabolic syndrome, coronary heart disease, and osteoporosis; none of which interest me.

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Nutrition Facts

1 servings per container

Serving size 64g 1-Cup

Amount per serving

Calories 285

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 12g 15%

Saturated Fat 2.3g 12%

Trans Fat g

Cholesterol mg 0%

Sodium 12mg 1%

Total Carbohydrate 34g 12%

Dietary Fiber 12g 40%

Total Sugars g

Includes g Added Sugars 0%

Protein g

Vitamin D mcg 0%

Iron 8mg 45%

Potassium 588mg 13%

Magnesium 120%

Not a significant source of calcium, or add label2 here.

The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.