Pumpkin Seed Protein

Pumpkin seeds are high in protein and healthful fat in their whole form. When made into powder, most of the fat is eliminated, lowering the calorie count.

Depending on the brand, a quarter-cup (28-gram) serving of unflavored pumpkin seed protein powder has roughly 103 calories and 18 grams of protein. It is not a complete protein because it lacks the necessary amino acids threonine and lysine. However, pumpkin seed protein is high in magnesium, zinc, iron, and other minerals, as well as other plant compounds, making it a highly nutritious food. Although there has not been much research on pumpkin seed protein's health benefits, there is evidence that it may have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. In comparison to rats given casein (milk) protein, certain markers of liver health improved when rats with liver disease were given pumpkin seed protein as part of a regular diet. Furthermore, as compared to the casein group, the rats eating pumpkin seed protein had a 22% drop in "bad" LDL cholesterol and a 48% increase in antioxidant activity in their blood.