Pumpkin seeds are edible, flat, oval-shaped seeds found at the centre of the pumpkin fruit. When removed from the flesh, they can be rinsed and roasted, either plain or with other flavours such as herbs and spices to create a delicious, crunchy snack.
Pumpkin seeds are a good source of unsaturated fats, including alpha-linolenic acid (ALA). There has been good evidence that eating pumpkin seeds as part of a balanced diet, because of their ALA content, may well be beneficial for the heart and the prevention of cardiovascular disease.
