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Spice It Up: ROSE PETALS
Rose petals have been widely used for combined with butter. A Moroccan spice blend, Rose petals may also promote relaxation and
thousands of years. The Chinese first cultivated Ras el Hanout, contains dried rose petals. reduce anxiety. Rose petals have also been used
rose petals over five thousand years ago. The In addition to its pleasant aroma and floral to treat infections and respiratory ailments.
Greeks and Romans were known for utilizing notes, rose petals can offer some health benefits.
rose petals for medicinal purposes and turning Although they provide a smaller contribution Source:
them into perfume and oils. You will even find nutrient-wise than a fruit or vegetable, they https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/edible-
rose petals used in Middle Eastern cuisine, are also a source of antioxidants, calcium, flowers
including Persian cuisine. https://www.spiceography.com/rose-petals/
potassium, and vitamins A, B3, C, D, and E.
Rose petals have a floral sweetness; some may
even have a slight citrus flavor. The flavor
intensity depends on the type of rose plant
from which the petals come. When cooking
with rose petals, you may notice its aromatic
intensity. Rose petals can be consumed raw
or dried, added into salads, mixed with other
herbs, muddled and added to liquids, and

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PUMPKIN SEEDS

Pumpkin seeds are becoming an increasingly Pumpkin seeds can be easily incorporated
popular ingredient; for a good reason into your dietary patterns. Many food
too, they pack a powerful nutrient punch. products and menu items now include
Pumpkin seeds fall into the category of a pumpkin seeds, especially when pumpkins
superfood as they contain several essential are in season. Keep an eye out for items
micro and macronutrients. Just one ounce of like granola, granola bars, trail mix, and
pumpkin seeds has about 7 grams of protein. salads — you may find that they contain
They also contain good servings of vitamin pumpkin seeds. Pumpkin seeds are typically
K, phosphorus, manganese, magnesium, easy to locate in a conventional grocery
iron, zinc, and copper. Pumpkin seeds also store, usually found with the other nuts
contain antioxidants, such as carotenoids and seeds, or you can scoop them right
and vitamin E. The antioxidants found from your pumpkin! So, the next time you
in pumpkin seeds may assist in reducing carve pumpkins, save the seeds for a new
inflammation and fighting free radicals in recipe! Get creative and roast them with
our bodies, which can reduce our risks for your favorite spices or try our From the
certain diseases. In addition, the healthy Kitchen recipe, Pumpkin Seed Pesto Pasta.
fats and fiber found in pumpkin seeds can You may be surprised at how much you like
increase our “good” cholesterol levels pumpkin seeds!
and manage our blood sugars. Therefore,
incorporating pumpkin seeds into our daily Source:
or weekly intake may improve heart health https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/11-
and help lower overall blood sugar levels. benefits-of-pumpkin-seeds