Although pumpkin seeds are good, they should not be eaten in excess, and a small handful is appropriate every day. Because of its high fat content, the heat is easy to exceed the standard. People who have a bad stomach and intestines and are prone to flatulence eat too much, which will cause indigestion, abdominal bloating and other gastrointestinal discomfort symptoms.
Because of its high fat content, excessive consumption will increase calorie and fat intake, which is not conducive to the control of blood sugar and blood lipids.
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Pumpkin kernel is rich in two kinds of nutrients which are very important for gums and alveolar bones. It contains a lot of phosphorus, and every100g of pumpkin kernel contains1159mg of phosphorus. Alveolar bone atrophy in the elderly is related to phosphorus loss. Rich in carotene and vitamin E, these two substances can directly nourish gums and prevent gingival atrophy.
When eating, it is best to grind pumpkin seeds into powder and eat about 30 grams a day. The effect is better. In addition, pumpkin seeds are also potassium-rich foods. Potassium-rich foods can help you stretch your leg muscles and prevent leg cramps.
It is best to eat pumpkin seeds by peeling them with your hands, and don't bite them with your teeth. If you bite them with your teeth, a lot of saliva will stick to the skin of melon seeds and be lost. Saliva has the functions of moistening and dissolving food, making it easy to swallow, cleaning and protecting the mouth, and nourishing kidney essence. Therefore, it is necessary to eat melon seeds less with your teeth.
People's Health Network-A handful of pumpkin seeds a day protects the teeth and the brain.
People's Network-Eating pumpkin seeds has four major benefits.