But there’s one part of the pumpkin that often goes ignored, and unjustly so.
Next time you’re carving a pumpkin for eating or trick-or-treating, be sure to save the seeds.
They’re a nutritional bonanza that can actually help reduce anxiety.
How does that work?
That’s when the physical symptoms set in: sweating, stomach pain, palpitations, muscle tension.
(The latter are usually dark green and also known as pepitas.)
Simply Recipesoffers a, well, simple recipe for roasting pumpkin seeds.
Bake them at 400 degrees for 5 to 20 minutes, or until they just begin to turn brown.
Roasted pumpkin seeds make a delicious and nutritious!
Toss them into a salad or sprinkle them on squash soup.
They can be blended into smoothies or mixed into cookies and quick breads for a crunchy, healthy kick.
