Recipe 2: Pumpkin and Pineapple Smoothie
Ingredients:
½ cup pumpkin seeds.
1 cup fresh pineapple chunks.
1 cup coconut water.
1 teaspoon honey (optional).
Preparation:
Soak the seeds for 4 hours.
Blend them with the pineapple and coconut water.
Add honey if desired and serve immediately.
Directions:
Drink one glass on an empty stomach for 10 days. This smoothie is excellent for fighting inflammation, strengthening the immune system, and improving digestion.
Recipe 3: Pumpkin Seed Oil
Ingredients:
2 cups pumpkin seeds.
1 cup extra virgin olive oil
Preparation:
Lightly toast the seeds over low heat.
Crush them until you have a grainy mixture.
Mix them with the oil and let it sit for 7 days in a dark jar.
Strain and store in an airtight jar.
How to consume:
Take a teaspoon daily on an empty stomach or use it as a salad dressing. This oil helps regulate hormones and is rich in natural antioxidants.
Recipe 4: Pumpkin Seed Cookies
Ingredients:
1 cup whole wheat flour
½ cup ground pumpkin seeds
¼ cup honey
1 egg
2 tablespoons coconut oil
Preparation:
Mix all the ingredients until a smooth dough forms.
Shape them into small balls, flatten them, and place them on a baking sheet.
Bake at 180°C for 15 minutes or until golden brown.
How to eat:
Eat two crackers a day as a healthy snack for 3 weeks. They’re a delicious and nutritious way to include seeds in your diet.
Benefits of Pumpkin Seeds
Pumpkin seeds have a very complete nutritional profile and provide notable benefits, especially for men’s health:
They reduce prostate inflammation.
