This year for the Chinese New Year, Xiaobai is going to visit her girlfriend's house. Out of politeness, she has prepared some gifts, among which the most satisfying one is the pumpkin seed gift package. This is because Xiaobai's expectant mother-in-law has high blood pressure, and when she heard that eating pumpkin seeds can reduce blood pressure, Xiaobai bought a big gift package without saying a word. She waved her hand to show her thoughtfulness. After seeing it, my girlfriend became angry! Whose son-in-law came to buy all pumpkin seeds? Xiaobai is also very aggrieved, won't this lower blood pressure? It's also convenient, you can eat it while watching TV, and you can also eat it during the square dance break, isn't it good? Where exactly is the problem?
Can pumpkin seeds really reduce blood pressure? Can eating too much pumpkin seeds have a negative impact? Let's take a look together today.
The Six Nutritional Values of Pumpkin Seeds
1. Lower blood pressure. Pumpkin seeds do have a certain blood pressure lowering effect, because they are rich in pantothenic acid, which can also effectively alleviate static angina.
2. Prevent kidney stones. Pumpkin seeds contain a large amount of phosphorus, which can prevent minerals from coagulating in the urethra and ultimately induce explanation, and can also promote the elimination of existing stones from the body.
3. Prevent blood clots. Pumpkin seeds have a positive effect in preventing thrombosis, hyperlipidemia, and hypercholesterolemia.
4. Prevent prostatitis. Research abroad has found that eating 50 grams of pumpkin seeds per day can effectively prevent prostate diseases, maintain good prostate function, and prevent prostate cancer.
5. Improve sperm quality. Pumpkin seeds are rich in zinc, which can help increase sperm count. From the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine, foods rich in zinc can have a certain kidney tonifying effect and help improve male fertility.
6. Prevent and treat gum atrophy. Pumpkin seeds are rich in phosphorus, carotene, and vitamin E. These nutrients can help nourish the gums and prevent gum atrophy.
Reminder: Pumpkin seeds should not be eaten too much
However, buying so many pumpkin seeds at once like Xiaobai is actually unscientific. Firstly, it is not advisable to eat too many pumpkin seeds. In past health news, there have been case reports on how overeating can cause confusion. Especially for patients with stomach heat, it is necessary to strictly control their intake to avoid symptoms of abdominal distension and tightness.
Secondly, buying too much is not conducive to storage. Generally speaking, it is best not to eat South melon seeds when they have a "hara flavor". This is a sign of spoilage. If you eat pumpkin seeds with this flavor, you should know that the nuts are prone to producing carcinogens such as aflatoxin after mold. Eating them can cause diarrhea in mild cases, and in severe cases, it may lead to liver damage or liver disease.
Lastly, it is generally not recommended to purchase pumpkin seeds with a strong aroma. Some people may think that this is more delicious. In fact, nuts added with essence, saccharin and other substances are not good for health. It is better to choose the original flavor.