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ORGANIC PUMPKIN SEEDS AND PUMPKIN SEED CAPSULES

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

The pumpkin has experienced a revival. Whether due to the increasingly popular Halloween celebration in Central Europe or the general shift in eating habits toward more high-quality, natural products. While this vegetable, originally from America, was once a poor man's food, the pumpkin now also appeals to gourmets with its taste and to the health-conscious with its health benefits. The flesh is low in calories and packed with vitamins, minerals, and fiber. But it is especially the seeds and the black pumpkin seed oil derived from them that have now found their way onto many people's diets. 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.

WHERE DOES THE PUMPKIN SEED POWDER FOR THE MEDICOM PRODUCT COME FROM?

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

EAT PUMPKIN SEEDS EVERY DAY?

Yes, if possible. However, you can also meet your needs for the health-promoting nutrients in pumpkin seeds with just two Medicom organic pumpkin seed capsules a day. Medicom is your partner for nutrient combinations 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 the day before All Saints' Day, you often see it in windows and gardens, disguised as a grinning face: the pumpkin. But the pumpkin serves more than just decoration. The flesh of the pumpkin is also very healthy and provides the body with many valuable nutrients.

WHY ARE PUMPKIN SEEDS HEALTHY?

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. Vitamin A is present in pumpkins in the form of beta-carotene – provitamin A. The vitamin C contained in pumpkins strengthens the immune system and protects against infectious diseases. Especially during the changing seasons and weather, it is important to supply the body with sufficient vitamin C. Vitamin E, which is also abundant in pumpkins, is very important for our fat metabolism.

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

WHICH PUMPKIN VARIETIES ARE SUITABLE FOR EATING?

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. Favorite edible pumpkin varieties include the giant pumpkin, as well as the Hokkaido and butternut squash.

• The giant pumpkin: Because it produces the largest fruits, the most well-known variety is nicknamed the "yellow hundredweight." Its yellow, watery flesh has a fairly neutral flavor and is ideal for jams and sweet and sour vegetables.
• The Hokkaido pumpkin: The dark orange flesh has a slightly nutty flavor. This pumpkin variety can be used with the skin on. It is especially popular for making soups, gratins, salads, or purees.
• The edible pumpkin, the butternut squash: As the name suggests, this variety has a slight nutmeg flavor. The bright orange flesh is usually offered in slices. It is often used in vegetable dishes, soups, salads, or desserts (for baking and jams).

Certain pumpkin varieties can also be stored for several months. When purchasing these winter squash, make sure they are not damaged. Only intact squash can survive the winter at temperatures between 10 and 13 degrees Celsius. If you tap the squash skin, it makes a hollow sound, and the squash is ripe.

EASY PREPARATION AND PUMPKIN SEED USE

Preparing a pumpkin is quite straightforward. First, wash it and then cut it in half. Remove the seeds, cut it into manageable pieces, and peel it. For a festive treat, you can shape the pumpkin flesh into small balls using a cookie cutter. Pumpkin flesh can also be frozen: Cut the flesh into small cubes and blanch for about two to three minutes. The cubes can then be frozen in portions.

ORGANIC PUMPKIN SEEDS – SO HEALTHY!

These large, fruity pumpkin balls are not only delicious, but also very healthy and versatile in the kitchen. Above all, the tiny pumpkin seeds contain unimagined powers...

A fully grown pumpkin, with its bright orange and reddish hues, has an impressive appearance that literally puts other vegetables in the shade. Pumpkins also have a lot to offer in terms of health. With around 25 calories per 100 grams, the flesh contains an astonishing amount of vitamins, fiber, and minerals such as potassium, magnesium, and iron. Including pumpkin flesh in a stew or soup can not only improve digestion, but pumpkin seeds and pumpkin seed oil are also very healthy. Pumpkin seeds contain valuable nutrients, vitamins, and enzymes, and can thus develop almost unimagined powers in the human organism. Pumpkin seeds provide many (over 80 percent) unsaturated fatty acids, vitamin E, and beta-carotene, as well as magnesium, iron, zinc, and selenium, thus exerting their beneficial effects. Even more important active ingredients include phytosterols.

THE PUMPKIN SEED – A CONCENTRATED LOAD OF VITAMINS

Whether as a quick snack between meals or as a nutritional supplement packed with vital nutrients, pumpkin seeds are rich in B vitamins and are rightly considered nerve food. Medicom's pumpkin seed-based preparations have antioxidant properties and can protect the body from free radicals. Furthermore, the high content of polyunsaturated fatty acids can have a vasodilating effect and thus lower blood pressure. Incidentally, pumpkin seeds, with their nutty flavor, are ideal in raw vegetable salads, on pumpkin seed bread and rolls, or in muesli.