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Pumpkin Seeds?\u00a0 The new anti-depressant?<\/strong>\u00a0 If you think that pumpkins are only good for carving, or maybe a holiday pie, then think again.<\/p>\n

Pumpkin seeds are not only delicious, they are jam packed with nutrients that are needed to have a healthy body.\u00a0 They\u2019ve been used in certain areas of Europe to treat learning disorders. In China, pumpkin seeds are used to ward off depression!<\/p>\n

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Pumpkin seeds contain L-tryptophan, an amino acid used to make serotonin, a drug commonly used to treat depression.<\/p>\n

Drugs often come with strong side effects. Because the amount of L-tryptophan in pumpkin seeds is small, it has similar beneficial effects to serotonin without the negative side effects.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Rich and peanuty in flavor, pumpkin seeds can be eaten as a snack or added to salads, soups and stews. You can even grind them for use in lip-smackin\u2019 good sauces.<\/p>\n

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Spread the word \u2026 not the icing!<\/p>\n

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