Learn more about the great pumpkin seed oil, gaining attention for its delicate nutty flavor and rich health benefits…
Pumpkin seed oil! Whether I’m tossing it into
salads or using it to moisturize my hair and skin, this unique, nutty oil is as versatile as it is healthy.
A rich source of essential fatty acids and antioxidants, pumpkin seed oil offers a variety of health benefits when taken internally and applied topically. Most notibly, the high levels of plant sterols coupled with EFAs has been attributed to better bladder and urinary tract function and improved prostate health in men. The same nutrients responsible for improving these functions have also been found to lower the levels of substances that can lead to kidney stones. Pumpkin seed oil also brings with it the unique amino acid cucurbitin, which has been found to be an effective anti-parasitic treatment. The EFAs and potent amount of vitamin E available in pumpkin seed oil can ease overall systemic inflammation, especially in those suffering from arthritis and skin issues. Basically, we should all be eating way more pumpkin — the seeds, the flesh and the oil.
Pumpkin seed oil is delicate, so it’s best used cold or in low-heat cooking. In culinary recipes, pumpkin seed oil can be drizzled over salads, stirred into soups just before serving, mixed into smoothies, and used in place of butter in low-heat cooking. Think of it as olive oil’s friendly, slightly nuttier cousin. Pumpkin seed oil can also be used topically, similar as you would use coconut oil in your beauty routine. Try it as a nourishing hair mask, or use the method below to treat dry, stressed skin.
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