Just a 100 gram serving of pumpkin seeds can provide 574 kcal of energy. Pumpkin seeds are rich in fiber and have various nutrients and minerals.
Diets rich in pumpkin seeds have been associated with a reduced risk of stomach, breast, lung, prostate and colon cancers. A large observational study found that eating them was associated with a reduced risk of breast cancer in postmenopausal women.
Pumpkin has a high GI, at 75, which makes a perception of it not being good for diabetes patients. “But one also needs to see it in the context of the impact of its carbs on the body's blood sugar level — which is very low. Thus, pumpkin is actually a safe bet for diabetic patients,”
