Pumpkin Seed Butter

Posted by Zebra Organics on 2019 Feb 6th

Pumpkin Seed Butter may be the most delicious peanut butter alternative on the market. Omega Nutrition Pumpkin Seed Butter
is made from organic US grown pumpkin seeds. It has a deep green color and is bursting with vital nutrients and flavor. The simple ingredients of organic pumpkin seeds, pumpkin seed oil and celtic sea salt make this a versatile butter, that can be used for sweet and savory dishes.

Pumpkin seeds are truly one of the America's great superfoods. While the allure and glamor of the myriad of exotic superfoods from far fetched lands has received a lot of attention, it is nice to know we do have indigenous superfoods. Pumpkin seeds are a humble superfood they are a rich source for certain key minerals as well as plant phystosterols which may support healthy prostate function.

Benefits of Pumpkin Seeds

Zinc is the most noted mineral in the pumpkin seed, it is an important mineral found in few foods. Pumpkin seeds are also an excellent source of magnesium, manganese, copper and phosphorous. The mineral zinc has a relationship with the prostate gland, it is believed that zinc helps the prostate to stay healthy with age. In regards to prostate health there are other compounds found in pumpkin seeds which show promise for helping men maintain prostate health as they age.

Pumpkin Seed Butter and Prostate Health

There are three phytosterols found in pumpkin seeds which show promise for men with BPH. Phytosterols are unique plant compounds and the three from pumpkin seeds are beta-stiosterol, sitostanol and avenasterol. These compounds are found in high concentrations in the oil of pumpkin seeds and the Omega Nutrition Pumpkin Seed Butter contains added oil making a good choice to receive the full benefits of the pumpkin seed. It is believed that phytosterols help to shrink the prostate and they also contain compounds that prevent testosterone from being converted into dihydrotestosterone(DHT). DHT is associated with male hair loss and an enlarged prostate.

Consuming at least one ounce of pumpkin seeds up to three times a week is a great way to get the benefits mentioned here. Due to the concentrated nature of Omega Nutrition Pumpkin Seed Butter and the added oil, consuming one tablespoon will provide you with the benefits associated with consuming the whole seeds.

Pumpkin Seeds are not just for men but they are particullarly good for men. Another notable compound found in pumpkin seeds is tryptophan. A one ounce serving of pumpkin seeds provides 53% of the daily recommended intake for tryptophan. Tryptophan is converted into serotonin and niacin. Serotonin can be very helpful in helping us to have a good night’s sleep. Pumpkin seeds are also alkalizing making them a good choice for those looking to balance the acidity in their body.

Enjoy both the taste and nutrition of Omega Nutrition Pumpkin Seed Butter, try it on toast, in a smoothie or straight off the spoon. Welcome to the world of the America's indigenous superfood the Pumpkin Seed.