Organic pumpkin seed capsules from MEDICOM TERRA ^® offers a valuable, ingredient-rich pumpkin seed powder. Pumpkin seeds have long been valued for their positive properties. The seeds of the pumpkin plant are particularly rich in nutrients and contain valuable secondary plant substances that strengthen the body holistically.

The pumpkin has experienced a revival. Be it through the Halloween festival that is becoming more and more established in Central Europe or the general change in eating habits towards more high-quality natural products. While the vegetable, which originally comes from America, used to be a poor man's food, the pumpkin now also convinces gourmets with its taste and the nutrition-conscious with its health benefits. Because the flesh is low in calories and is full of Vitamins, minerals and fiber . But it is mainly the seeds and the black pumpkin seed oil obtained from them that have now made it onto many people's menus. Pumpkin seeds contain ingredients that are very important for health. Pumpkin seeds provide over 80% unsaturated fatty acids , proteins, carbohydrates, trace elements (such as selenium, manganese, zinc and copper) and vitamin E. Above all, however, they contain phytosterols, including delta-7 sterols and beta-sitosterol, so-called secondary plant substances.

The seeds used for Medicom's very high-quality organic pumpkin seed product from the Terra natural range come from the Styrian oil pumpkin (Cucurbita pepo L. var. styriaca). In organically certified quality.

Yes, if that is possible. However, you can also cover your needs for the health-promoting nutrients in pumpkin seeds with just two capsules of Medicom's organic pumpkin seed capsules a day. Medicom is your partner for combinations of vital substances and nutritional supplements. In the Medicom shop we offer you high-quality products for a balanced diet.

Pumpkin healthy vegetable

At the traditional Halloween festival, which is celebrated one day before All Saints Day, you often see it in windows and gardens, disguised as a grinning face: the pumpkin. But the pumpkin is not just used as a decoration. The flesh of the pumpkin is also very healthy and provides the body with many valuable nutrients.

Pumpkins are rich in vitamins A, C and E, as well as the minerals potassium, calcium and zinc. Vitamin A is good for the eyes and the metabolism of the skin and mucous membranes. Pumpkins contain vitamin A in the form of beta-carotene - provitamin A. The vitamin C contained in pumpkins strengthens the immune system and protects against infectious diseases. It is particularly important to supply the body with sufficient vitamin C now that the seasons and weather are changing. Vitamin E is very important for our fat metabolism and is also found in abundance in pumpkins.

Pumpkins can also warm you up - not just as tealight holders, but from the inside, when prepared as soup. People who get cold easily should spoon a soup made from pumpkin seasoned with curry or chili. The spices stimulate thermogenesis and energy consumption increases. Good news for those who are watching their figure: pumpkins are very low in calories. 100 grams of their flesh contains just 27 calories! The silica contained in pumpkins also has a positive effect on connective tissue, skin and nails.

There are up to 700 different types of pumpkin, but not all of them are edible. Ornamental pumpkins, for example, are not suitable for consumption because the bitter substance cucurbitacin they contain can cause stomach cramps and nausea. The favorites among the edible pumpkin varieties include the giant pumpkin and the Hokkaido and butternut squash.

• The giant pumpkin: Because it produces the largest fruits, the most well-known representative is also nicknamed the "yellow hundredweight". Its yellow, watery flesh tastes quite neutral and is ideal for jams and sweet and sour vegetables.

• The Hokkaido pumpkin: The dark orange flesh has a slightly nutty taste. This type of pumpkin can be used with the skin. It is particularly popular for making soups, gratins, salads or purees.

• The butternut squash: As the name suggests, this variety tastes slightly of nutmeg. The bright orange flesh is usually offered in slices. It is often used for vegetable dishes, soups, salads or desserts (for baking and jams).

Certain types of pumpkin can also be stored for several months. When buying these winter pumpkins, you should make sure that they are not damaged. Only the fruits that are undamaged can survive the winter at temperatures between ten and 13 degrees Celsius. If you tap the shell and hear a hollow sound, the pumpkin is ripe.

Preparing a pumpkin is very straightforward. First, wash it and then cut it in half. Remove the seeds from the pumpkin, cut it into manageable pieces and peel it. If you like things festive, you can use a cookie cutter to shape the pumpkin flesh into small balls. You can also freeze pumpkin flesh: The flesh should be cut into small cubes and blanched for about two to three minutes. The cubes can then be frozen in portions.

The large fruity pumpkin balls are not only delicious, but also very healthy and versatile in the kitchen Above all, the small pumpkin seed contains unimagined powers...

A fully grown pumpkin has an impressive appearance with its bright orange and reddish colors that literally puts other vegetables in the shade. But also for the Health The pumpkin has a lot to offer. The flesh contains about 25 calories per 100 grams, which is a surprising amount Vitamins , Dietary fiber and Minerals like for example Potassium, magnesium and iron . If you include pumpkin pulp in your diet as a stew or soup, you can not only get your digestion back on track. But pumpkin seeds and pumpkin seed oil are also very healthy. Pumpkin seeds contain valuable ingredients, Vitamins and enzymes and can thus develop almost unimagined powers in the human organism. The pumpkin seed provides many more than 80 percent unsaturated fatty acids , Vitamin E and beta-carotene as well as Magnesium , Iron, zinc and selenium and thus unfolds its positive effects. The even more important active ingredients include the so-called Phytosterols .

Whether as a small snack between meals or as a nutritional supplement containing vital active ingredients: pumpkin seeds are rich in vitamins from the B group and are rightly considered nerve food. Medicom's pumpkin seed-based preparations have antioxidant effects and can protect the body from free radicals. In addition, the high proportion of polyunsaturated fatty acids can have a vasodilating effect and thus lower blood pressure. Incidentally, pumpkin seeds with their nutty aroma are ideal for raw salads, on pumpkin seed bread and rolls or in muesli.