Benefits of pumpkin seed oil
Sometimes referred to as "green gold," pumpkin seed oil has, in recent years, become one of the most highly desired natural oils for use in nutrition, skin care, and holistic wellness. The rich, dark-green oil derived from the roasting or cold-pressing of pumpkin seeds has been part of Central and Eastern European cuisines for centuries. Today it's commanding worldwide attention for its unrivaled flavor and serious health rewards. What is pumpkin seed oil? Pumpkin seed oil is produced by pressing seeds from varieties of pumpkin, particularly the Styrian pumpkin, Cucurbita pepo var. styriaca. Unlike the normal varieties of pumpkin, these bear seeds without hulls, which make it easier to extract oil from them and gives more nutritional value. The resultant oil has a strong flavor with a nutty, slightly toasted aroma and a remarkable green-red color because of natural pigments. Key Health Benefits of pumpkin seed oil 1. Supports Prostate Health Pumpkin seed oil is the subjec...