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"Home Remedies Folk medicine suggests consuming pumpkin seeds for reducing enlarged prostate glands. Pumpkin is one of the traditional Chinese medicines used to alleviate some of the complications and chronic diseases caused by diabetes. Eating unroasted pumpkin seeds with the onset of nausea helps alleviate motion sickness. Throw Me a Lifesaver!" - David W. Grotto, RD, LDN, 101 Foods That Could Save Your Life! (Get the book.)

"Serves 1 Halloween Spaghetti_ 6 ounces tomato, finely chopped 11/2 ounces scallions, finely chopped 1/2 teaspoon oregano 1/2 teaspoon basil 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons olive oil 3 ounces rice pasta, cooked 1 1/2 ounces pumpkin seeds, roasted Saute tomato and scallions in a skillet with oregano, basil, salt and olive oil over low heat for 15 minutes. Combine with spaghetti and pumpkin seeds. Serve hot." - Gary Null and Amy McDonald, The Food-Mood Connection: Nutrition-based and Environmental Approaches to Mental Health and Physical Wellbeing (Get the book.)

"Nuts S Peanut butter V Sunflower seeds and sunflower oil S pumpkin seeds y Peanuts and peanut oil / Almonds and almond oil y Hazelnuts and hazelnut oil like lycopene from tomatoes and lutein from dark green vegetables. A recent study at Ohio State University in Columbus measured how well phytochemicals were absorbed after people ate a lettuce, carrot, and spinach salad with or without 2Vi tablespoons of avocado. The avocado eaters absorbed 8.3 times more alpha-carotene and 13.6 times more beta-carotene (both help protect against cancer and heart disease) and 4." - Elaine Magee, Food Synergy: Unleash Hundreds of Powerful Healing Food Combinations to Fight Disease and Live Well (Get the book.)

"Minted Carrots with pumpkin seeds Ingredients: 3 medium carrots, peeled and cut into round slices 1 tbsp fresh chopped parsley 1 tbsp fresh chopped mint 2 tbsp coarsely chopped pumpkin seeds 1 tbsp lemon juice 1 tbsp olive oil Salt (use No Salt or Nu-Salt) and pepper to taste Directions: Steam carrots until still slightly crunchy. Toss rest of ingredients with carrots when done. Steamed Broccoli Ingredients: V2 head broccoli Directions: Slice broccoli head lengthwise to separate out the florets of the head. Steam until tender." - Michael T. Murray, Beat Diabetes Naturally: The Best Foods, Herbs, Supplements, and Lifestyle Strategies to Optimize Your Diabetes Care (Get the book.)

"Other herbs and supplements promoted for BPH include beta-sitosterol, pygeum extract, pumpkin seeds, garlic rye, grass extract, and magnesium. Controlled studies do not exist for these compounds either. Saw palmetto is a supplement derived from the fruit of Serenoa repens or Sabal serrulatum (the American dwarf palm), which is native to the southeastern U.S. Saw palmetto is marketed for the treatment of BPH. Saw palmetto is often mixed with nettle root in a formulation for the prostate." - J. Douglas Bremner, Before You Take that Pill: Why the Drug Industry May Be Bad for Your Health (Get the book.)

"One of the most concentrated vegetarian sources of zinc is raw pumpkin seeds. Men who are experiencing some of the difficulties described above should take immediate steps to resolve them. Nutritional prostate support supplements for symptomatic relief may be found in healthfood stores. However, a hormone balance assessment may also be beneficial for longer-term health considerations, to be certain that problem causes are being addressed. Hormone levels of estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone can be easily and accurately checked with a saliva test, which Dr." - Ron Garner, Conscious Health: A Complete Guide to Wellness Through Natural Means (Get the book.) "Other useful food-form supplements could be: molasses, sunflower and pumpkin seeds, flax seeds, and raw almonds. Periodically, buy and use a probiotic such as acidophilus with bifidus. Work to remove and replace negative emotional causes of physical malfunctions. For chronic conditions that won't respond to anything you've tried, you must aggressively work on detoxifying acids from your body. This is an indication that your pH levels are still significantly out of balance. You Can't Be a Cheater What if you have been on your new program for a few months, and still, not much is changing?" - Ron Garner, Conscious Health: A Complete Guide to Wellness Through Natural Means (Get the book.)

"DfleSSING: In the bowl of a small food processor, pulse the pumpkin seeds until finely ground but not a paste, or pulse in small batches in a spice or coffee grinder. If using a food processor, add the garlic, sea salt, and pepper, and pulse until the garlic is well mixed with the seeds. Squeeze in the lemon juice, add the mustard and oil, and blend until creamy. Check and add more salt if desired. Dressing should be thick, but if it is too thick, add more oil or lemon juice. (The dressing can be made and stored in the refrigerator for several days." - Dr. Steven R. Gundry, Dr. Gundry's Diet Evolution: Turn Off the Genes That Are Killing You - And Your Waistline - And Drop the Weight for Good (Get the book.) "MAKES 15 CUPS 1 pound raw shelled walnuts 1 pound raw shelled pistachios 1 pound raw or roasted macadamia nuts 1 pound dry-roasted peanuts 1 pound raw pumpkin seeds or pepitas Mix ingredients in a large mixing bowl, then place individual portions in the refrigerator or freezer. LUNCH The midday meal is a real opportunity to bring your genes in contact with greens, without behaving like a rabbit. Remember, it's a gorilla, not a rabbit, that you're emulating! The more greens in your system, the better you'll feel, I promise." - Dr. Steven R. Gundry, Dr. Gundry's Diet Evolution: Turn Off the Genes That Are Killing You - And Your Waistline - And Drop the Weight for Good (Get the book.)

"Sprinkle in equal parts with sunflower seeds, sesame seeds and pumpkin seeds. The following is a cake recipe sent by the Menopausal Helpline to anyone who contacted it: 4oz/100g each of soya flour, whole wheat flour, porridge oats, linseeds 2oz/50g of sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds, flaked almonds 2 pieces of stem ginger 8oz/200g raisins 3/4 litre soya milk ltbsp malt extract 1/2 tsp nutmeg 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp ground ginger Put dry ingredients into a large bowl and mix thoroughly, then add soya milk and malt extract. Mix well and leave to soak for about half an hour." - Martin J. Walker, HRT Licensed to Kill and Maim: The Unheard Voices of Women Damaged by Hormone Replacement Therapy (Get the book.)

"You can actually meet almost your entire magnesium requirement with a healthy handful of roasted pumpkin seeds! Just lA cup contains about 300 milligrams (95 percent of the Dietary Reference Intake). For other foods considered to be "rich" in magnesium, see the list on page 353. ZINC FOR IMMUNE FUNCTION Many enzymes that help the body run smoothly, including those involved with energy metabolism, require zinc. This mineral is also important for the proper functioning of the immune system—which you definitely want in top working order!" - Elaine Magee, Food Synergy: Unleash Hundreds of Powerful Healing Food Combinations to Fight Disease and Live Well (Get the book.)

"Good things to include in the diet for prevention and treatment of prostate disease include pumpkin seeds (for their high zinc content), ginger, and garlic. pumpkin seeds are overemphasized now, in Karta Purkh's opinion. They were great when it was all we had, but with saw palmetto and pygeum on the scene, pumpkin seeds are not really comparable. They are a good source of zinc as well as good fatty acids, but those can be supplemented. One advantage of zinc from pumpkin seeds instead of supplements, however, is that it won't make you queasy." - Robyn Landis, Herbal Defense (Get the book.)

"Combine with spaghetti and pumpkin seeds. Serve hot. Serves 1 Pyramid Pea Casserole_ 3 ounces chick peas, cooked 3 ounces barley, cooked 3 ounces turnip greens, chopped 1 1/2 ounces Brazil nuts, chopped 2 tablespoons soy oil 2 teaspoons chopped fresh chives 1/4 teaspoon thyme 1/2 teaspoon curry 1/2 teaspoon salt Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Lightly grease a 4 x 8 baking pan with soy oil. Combine all ingredients and mix well. Transfer to baking pan and bake for 15 minutes." - Gary Null and Amy McDonald, The Food-Mood Connection: Nutrition-based and Environmental Approaches to Mental Health and Physical Wellbeing (Get the book.)

"Magnesium is found abundantly in nuts, seeds (especially coarse pumpkin seeds, as well as leafy green vegetables, especially kelp and spinach), beans, tofu, and fruits such as figs, apricots, and bananas. Remember, magnesium is involved in over 300 enzymatic reactions in the body, and is crucial in any reaction requiring ATP enzymes. Taking magnesium supplements in combination with a healthy diet is the way to go. That recommendation is pretty justifiable based on the Honolulu Heart Program alone. Meanwhile, I'm not going to wait for another thirty-year finding." - Stephen T. Sinatra, M.D., The Sinatra Solution Metabolic Cardiology (Get the book.)

"Load up on walnuts, pumpkin seeds, soybeans, linseed oil, rapeseed oil, and flax oil. • Olive oil, sunflower seeds, almonds, corn, sesame seeds, safflower oil, and extra virgin olive oil are a source for linoleic acid. • Garlic can lower blood pressure enough to reduce the risk of a stroke, coronary disease, and blood clots. And just as you should go out of your way to load up on these healthy foods, you should be just as vigilant about avoiding certain foods, especially these: • Fish, especially larger types that may contain high levels of mercury (see page 59)." - Deirdre Imus, Growing Up Green: Baby and Child Care: Volume 2 in the Bestselling Green This! Series (Green This!) (Get the book.) "Nuts and Seeds • Sunflower seeds • Raw almonds • Tamari almonds • Raw filberts • Raw cashews • Raw walnuts • Raw pecans • Raw pumpkin seeds (or lightly baked with olive oil and salt) • Ground flaxseeds (we sprinkle flaxseeds on absolutely everything) Dried Fruits (buy in bags or from the bulk bin) • Dates • Dried pineapple • Dried banana chips • Dried cherries • Dried blueberries • Fresh fruit. Keep a variety of in-season fruits in a bowl on the counter so that everyone has access to it. In the Fridge • Fresh fruit. That's right, even more of it. You can never have enough!" - Deirdre Imus, Growing Up Green: Baby and Child Care: Volume 2 in the Bestselling Green This! Series (Green This!) (Get the book.)

"Omega-3 fats are found in fish oil, olive oil, flaxseeds, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, and some organ meats. The most important omega-3 fats are EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid), both made from alpha linoleic acid. In order to make DHA and EPA, your body must have sufficient vitamin B6, vitamin B3, vitamin C, magnesium, and zinc. Many medications (oral contraceptives, oral estrogen) and conditions (excess stress, infection, cancer) cause a deficiency of such vitamins, which can lead to low levels of omega-3." - Phuli Cohan, The Natural Hormone Makeover: 10 Steps to Rejuvenate Your Health and Rediscover Your Inner Glow (Get the book.) "Basic herbs, such as pumpkin seeds, berberine, garlic, or caprylic acid, can clear up may bowel problems. Also, products with plant tannins can kill many unwanted bowel bacteria and yeast. You should notice improved bowel function while on the herbs. If not, you should do a digestive analysis or an organic acid test through specialty labs (listed in chapter 6). I recommend an herbal bowel cleanse to patients each spring, and certainly if there are digestive symptoms. • Eat a healthy diet with plenty of whole grains, and four to eight varieties of fresh fruits and vegetables each day." - Phuli Cohan, The Natural Hormone Makeover: 10 Steps to Rejuvenate Your Health and Rediscover Your Inner Glow (Get the book.)

"My favorites here are walnuts, pine nuts, or pumpkin seeds, but mix it up. You should also try sesame seeds, pecans, or pistachios. PHASE 3 Finely chop the asparagus, combine all the ingredients, and serve raw. Don't laugh—this may soon become your favorite way to eat asparagus! Grilled Green BeanA PHASES 1-2, SERVES 2 If you've ever grown tired of green beans, you probably didn't know that grilling brings out the best in them. If possible, use the small, young beans that the French call haricot verts. This cooking method makes virtually any vegetable taste better." - Dr. Steven R. Gundry, Dr. Gundry's Diet Evolution: Turn Off the Genes That Are Killing You - And Your Waistline - And Drop the Weight for Good (Get the book.)

"V2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 1 medium onion, peeled and cut into dice 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 (7") celery stalks, sliced 1 (8") carrot stick, peeled and sliced 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger x/% teaspoon ground cumin 4 cups water 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice 1 tablespoon Roasted pumpkin seeds for garnish (see recipe page 291) In a stockpot, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the onions, garlic, celery, and carrots. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes or until the vegetables begin to slightly brown." - Wendy Bazilian, DRPH, MA, RD, Steven Pratt, MD, Kathy Matthews, Superfoods Rx Diet: Lose Weight with the Power of SuperNutrients (Get the book.)

"Pumpkin and quisqualis seeds are two common remedies. The pumpkin seeds are eaten raw, while the quisqualis seeds are usually roasted. Both are taken every morning on an empty stomach, approximately 10 to 12 seeds of each, for about two weeks. "Quisqualis and pumpkin seeds are mild and safe enough for adults and children to take daily as a preventative measure as well," says Dr. Ni. Meliae seeds are much stronger than either pumpkin or quisqualis and should only be taken in more severe cases." - Herbert Ross, DC with Keri Brenner, L.Ac., Alternative Medicine Magazine's Definitive Guide to Sleep Disorders: 7 Smart Ways to Help You Get a Good Night's Rest (Get the book.)

"The effect of pumpkin seeds on oxalcrystalluria and urinary compositions of children in hyperendemic area. In: Am J Clin Nutr 45(1): 115-12.1, 1987. Suphiphat V et al. The effect of pumpkin seeds snack on inhibitors and promoters of urolithiasis in Thai adolescents. J Med Assoc Thai. Se/>;76(9):487-493. 1993 Tewary JP, Srivasta MC. J Pharm Sci 57:328, 1968. Yue QY & Jansson K. Herbal drug Curbicin and anticoagulation effect with and without warfarin: possible related to the vitamin E component. In: J Am Geriatr Soc 49(6):838, 2001." - Thomson Healthcare, Inc., PDR for Herbal Medicines, Fourth Edition (Get the book.)

"But that doesn't mean pumpkin seeds don't have a role in prostate health. They may work synergisti-cally with other botanicals like saw palmetto, as a couple of studies have demonstrated. And pumpkin seeds contain chemicals called cucurbitacins, which are believed to intefere with the production of a metabolic by-product of testosterone known as DHT (dihydrotestosterone). DHT is partly responsible for both hair loss and benign prostate hyperplasia. Men want to keep their DHT as low as possible—believe me, I know." - Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S., The 150 Healthiest Foods on Earth: The Surprising, Unbiased Truth About What You Should Eat and Why (Get the book.) "Try melting some organic butter—or macadamia nut or olive oil—then tossing in the pumpkin seeds and spreading them on a single layer on a baking sheet. Season 'em with turmeric, garlic, or cayenne pepper, and bake them till they're crisp. You can also add pumpkin seeds to trail mix, sauteed vegetables, and salads, not to mention my favorite—oatmeal. Sesame Seeds/ Sesame Butter/Tahini The sesame seed is truly ancient. In fact, sesame is the oldest known plant grown for its seeds and oil and is especially valued in Eastern, Mediterranean, and African cultures." - Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S., The 150 Healthiest Foods on Earth: The Surprising, Unbiased Truth About What You Should Eat and Why (Get the book.)

"Pumpkin seeds are a good source of zinc and are also rich in the amino acids alanine, glycine, and glutamic acid, which seem to have a positive effect in reducing the size of the prostate. A handful of dried pumpkin seeds a day is plenty. Please don't get pumpkin seeds that have been roasted in oil and salted—the oil is probably rancid and you don't need the extra salt. Plain roasted pumpkin seeds have a pleasant, nutty flavor. Pumpkin seed oil capsules are also available. Selenium Selenium is another important mineral in male hormone regulation that is found in large amounts in the prostate." - Earl L. Mindell, RPh, PhD with Virginia Hopkins, MA, Bottom Line's Prescription Alternatives (Get the book.)

"Eating unroasted pumpkin seeds with the onset of nausea helps alleviate motion sickness. Throw Me a Lifesaver! CANCER: A long-term Japanese study involving 1,988 gastric, 2,455 breast, 1,398 lung, and 1,352 colorectal cancer patients and 50,706 non-cancer outpatients showed that frequent consumption of pumpkin was associated with decreased risk for all four types of cancer. PROSTATE CANCER: A correlation study found that those subjects who consumed pumpkin regularly had a decreased risk of developing prostate cancer." - David W. Grotto, RD, LDN, 101 Foods That Could Save Your Life! (Get the book.) "ASTHMA: Diets high in omega-3 fatty acids, like those found in pumpkin seeds, may be beneficial to asthma sufferers. - David W. Grotto, RD, LDN, 101 Foods That Could Save Your Life! (Get the book.)

"For intestinal parasites, purgative herbs are usually used. pumpkin seeds and quisqualis seeds are two common remedies. The pumpkin seeds are eaten raw, while quisqualis seeds are usually roasted. Both are taken every morning on an empty stomach, approximately 10-12 seeds of each, for about two weeks. "Quisqualis and pumpkin seeds are mild and safe enough for adults and children to take daily as a preventative measure as well," says Dr. Ni. Meliae seeds are much stronger than either pumpkin seeds or quisqualis and should only be taken in more severe cases." - Larry Trivieri, Jr., Alternative Medicine the Definitive Guide, Second Edition (Get the book.)

"Turkey Meatloaf with Tomato Gravy* Sweet Potato Soup* 3 tablespoons Toasted pumpkin seeds or Pine Nuts* Roasted Broccoli* Roasted Broccoli* Modern Ambrosia* 18. Turkey (of Tofu) Meatballs* • V2 cup tomato sauce (no salt added) • V2 cup cooked whole grain pasta Small SuperFoodsRx side salad* No Cook Vegetable Kabobs* Sliced Orange Non-Grain Trades for Recommended Sides and Accompaniments in the SuperFoodsRx Meal Options Are you out of a certain ingredient but want to make a particular entree recipe?" - Wendy Bazilian, DRPH, MA, RD, Steven Pratt, MD, Kathy Matthews, Superfoods Rx Diet: Lose Weight with the Power of SuperNutrients (Get the book.)

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