Nutritionist named the beneficial properties of pumpkin seeds

Endocrinologist and nutritionist Anton Polyakov called pumpkin seeds the most useful.

"If we talk about healthy seeds, I would pay attention to flaxseeds, chia seeds, and pumpkin seeds," Polyakov said in an interview with aif.ru Thursday, October 2nd.

He noted that raw pumpkin seeds have an antiparasitic effect and are rich in zinc and other beneficial substances. The specialist added that flaxseed brewed with hot water has an enveloping effect and improves digestion.

On September 24, Polyakov told how many seeds you can eat in one meal without harm to the body. He noted that the established consumption rate also applies to nuts, but pumpkin seeds can be eaten more — up to 50 grams at a time, writes NSN. Meanwhile, for sunflower seeds, it is better to stick to the norm of 25 g to avoid digestive problems, the website reports. kp.ru .

On September 22, doctor Olga Ulankina, in an interview with RT, advised eating pumpkin seeds and sauerkraut during the SARS season. According to her, the diet should be balanced, with a sufficient content of proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals. The doctor advised to include products with zinc, selenium and vitamin C in the menu, notes 360.ru .

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