May's 2007 New Tradition Recipe
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PEPITAS (Crispy Pumpkins Seeds)
Raw, hulled pumpkin seeds
Sea salt
Cayenne Pepper
Filtered water
PUMPKIN
SEEDS
Nutritional
Benefits
Pumpkin
seeds supply minerals such as phosphorous, magnesium, iron manganese, zinc, and copper.
In addition, pumpkin seeds are a good source of vitamin A, vitamins B1, B2, and B3, protein, monounsaturated fats,
and phytosterols, particularly beta-sitosterol.
In one-third
cup of shelled pumpkin seeds there are about 90 calories, 4 gram of fat, 4 grams of protein, and 11 grams of carbohydrate.
HEALTH
BENEFITS
Naturopathic
doctors have utilized the benefits of pumpkin seeds to treat prostate conditions and yeast infection effectively.
SEA SALT
Medicinal Properties
Salt is vital to good health, and it is required by the human body in order to function properly.
Sodium functions as an electrolyte, and assists with regulating the electrical charges within our cells. Chloride supports
potassium absorption, enhances carbon dioxide transportation, regulates body fluid levels, and is an essential component of
digestive acids. Salt is a necessary element, and life itself would be impossible without it. Salt provides a necessary link
which allows the body to be hydrated. It also has anti-bacterial and anti-viral making it a perfect preservative.
Cayenne Pepper
HEALTH
BENEFITS
Cayenne is an anti-inflammatory and anti-irritant. It can ease aspirin-induced
upset stomach, fights ulcers, and enhances athletic performance. Cayenne is a
digestive aid. It stimulates the production of gastric juices, aids metabolism,
and relieves gas.
Reference:
“The
Encyclopedia Of Healing Foods” by Michael Murray N.D. Copyright 2005; page
454 – 455 Pumpkin Seed.
Mountain Rose Herbs learning page for Sea salt.
“The
Encyclopedia Of Healing Foods” by Michael Murray N.D. Copyright 2005; pages
472 – 473 Cayenne Pepper.
“Prescription for Herbal Healing” by Phyllis A. Bach copyright 2002; pages 43 - 44 Cayenne Pepper.
This is our version of the recipe in this book:
“Nourishing Traditions”
By
“Sally Fallon with Mary G. Enig, PhD
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