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Pumpkin Seeds Are a Powerful Little Treat That Also Fight Parasites!
It’s pumpkin season! And while you may tire of pumpkin spice everything , you shouldn’t roll your eyes at this great gourd. Incorporating pumpkin into your diet can benefit your heart, eyes, and skin, but the seeds you carve out of it are nutritional gold. This October,
whether you harvest your pumpkins for carving or eating, don’t toss the seeds! Instead, blend, bake, or roast them for a nutritious — and sometimes healing — snack. Pumpkin seeds are valuable because these tiny vessels contain large amounts of vitamins and nutrients that are essential for daily function. In particular, they pack a hefty dose of magnesium for better sleep and zinc for great immune health. Pumpkin seeds are also a healthy source of fats, including omega-3s, which your heart relies on to stay healthy. They can also contain 7 grams of protein per ounce, leaving you feeling full and focused. What’s more, pumpkin seeds may do more than make you feel good and live a healthier lifestyle. The compounds in pumpkin seeds may also help control, limit, or prevent chronic conditions. Some studies have found that regular consumption of pumpkin seeds could lower your risk of developing cancer, and other researchers have found that pumpkin seeds can lower blood sugar, which is a great tool for those living with diabetes. Those concerned with their prostate or bladder health can also see an improvement in their quality of life. Beyond their immense health benefits, pumpkin seeds may also be particularly beneficial for those who work with animals or livestock. Those who work with animals or on a farm run the risk of coming into contact with diseases that animals carry. Among these are parasitic worms in the digestive tract, which can cause abdominal pain and troubles in the bathroom. If you experience this, pumpkin seeds can help! Simply soak the seeds in water for three hours. Then, blend the seeds, half of an onion, a half cup of soy milk, and 1 teaspoon of honey in a food processor until it’s smooth. Drink the mixture, and do this three times each day for three days to fully wipe your gut of parasitic worms. There’s no guarantee it will taste amazing, but it will be effective, healthy, and natural. Pumpkin seeds are just one way to pack more nutrients into your diet naturally. Dr. Sladic has many, many more! For more tips and meal planning guidelines for better health, call Dr. Sladic at 1-877-861-5927 for a consultation.
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RIDICULOUSLY EASY BEAN SALAD
Ingredients
Inspired by InspiredTaste.net.
For the Dressing • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil • 1 tsp Dijon mustard • 3/4 tsp sea salt, plus more to taste • 1/4 tsp fresh ground black pepper • 1–2 tsp honey or maple syrup, optional
For the Salad • 1/2 medium onion, finely chopped • 3 (15-ounce) cans of beans of your choice, drained and rinsed • 1 medium cucumber, finely chopped • 1/2 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped • 3 tbsp capers, drained • 3/4 tsp dried oregano
Directions
1. Add chopped onions to a small bowl and cover with cold water. Set aside for 5 minutes, drain, and then rinse. This step helps to remove some of the “raw” flavor of the onion so that it does not overpower the salad. 2. Meanwhile, in the bottom of a large bowl, whisk together the vinegar, olive oil, mustard, salt and pepper. Taste the dressing and then adjust with more salt/pepper. If the dressing tastes too abrasive, whisk in 1–2 tsp of honey or maple syrup to balance out the vinegar. 3. Add the beans, drained onion, cucumber, parsley, capers, and dried oregano. Toss well, cover and chill in the refrigerator at least an hour to allow the beans to marinate in the dressing.
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