|Pumpkin seeds are a nutritional powerhouse and have been used
for centuries by many different cultures as both a food, and as
a medicine. Pumpkins are native to North America but today are
grown all over the world. Most parts of the pumpkin are edible,
but none are as packed with goodness as the seeds.|| Pumpkins:
Much More Than An Ornament |Pumpkin seeds are flat, dark green
and have a deliciously nutty flavor that has been savored
throughout the ages. They have been eaten since the time of the
Aztecs and beyond. Known in Latin America as pepitas, pumpkin
seeds have long served as an important food. They were a
celebrated food of the Native American Indians who treasured
them for their nutritional value and also used them
medicinally.| Benefits of Pumpkin Seeds Pumpkin seeds are
abundantly high in the important trace mineral zinc. Zinc is
critical for prostate health in men, and pregnant and lactating
women need zinc as it is crucial for fetal development. Zinc is
also important for wound healing, our sense