‘Tis the Season

School is back in and as the seasons change I am already seeing lots of runny noses in the office! Families often ask about nutrition for immune health and while there are many immune boosting herbs and foods I decided to talk a little today about pumpkin seeds...

The pumpkin seeds I am referring to are the little flat green ones- not the crispy ones we pull out of carving pumpkins. These little green guys are full of magnesium and healthy omega fats but also zinc which is an essential nutrient used by the body to fight bacteria. This makes it an awesome addition to fall and winter diets. It can be added to trail mix for snacks or mixed with other nut butters as a great breakfast addition or into power balls for snacks. Help yourself and your family stay healthier this fall!

A note to vegetarians - adding these to your diet is especially important as most zinc containing foods are those that come from animal sources.

Dr. Kristin Heins ND, RP

Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine
Registered Psychotherapist
Co-Author "Who Am I?" book series