FIT 1 BLOG

Ahhhhhh Fall…golden leaves, fresh mornings, Halloween, pumpkins…PUMPKIN SEEDS?!

YES pumpkin seeds!!! Truly one of fall’s gifts!!

Rich in nutrients, the list of health benefits for this ’super food’ is looooong. Components[ including zinc] in pumpkin seed oil appear to stave off the onset of prostate cancer. In addition, pumpkin seeds also help to reduce inflammation due to arthritis, and are known to be a great source of minerals such as magnesium, manganese, and phosphorous.

Yes it’s true…they are high in fat, GOOD FATS!! And ,as we all know, essential fats don’t make you fat. In fact they help to REDUCE bad cholesterol in the blood! So……….

DON’T TOSS ‘EM…..TOAST ‘EM!!!

Tamari Toasted Pumpkin Seeds

You will need

fresh pumpkin seeds

Tamari soy sauce

cooking spray

Rinse pumpkin seeds well removing all pumpkin pulp. Spread out on a cookie sheet and let dry over night.

Pre-heat oven to 250 degrees. Line a cookie sheet with foil. Spray pumpkin seeds with cooking spray and toss with a little tamari sauce.

Bake in oven tossing every 15 mins until golden .[about 1 hr]

Sooooo tasty, and soooo good for you!!! WHO KNEW?!!