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Pumpkin seeds are an edible seed typically roasted for consumption. They are a common ingredient in Mexican cuisine and are often eaten as a healthful snack. They are sometimes referred to as pepitas, Spanish for “little seed of squash.Pumpkin seeds are edible seeds of pumpkin fruit. These flat and white seeds are a ‘Powerhouse of Nutrition’. They are somewhat oval in shape and after removing the outer white cover, light greenish seeds are obtained.Consuming Pumpkin seeds in good amount reduces the risk of gastric, breast and colorectal cancers. This is due to the presence of powerful antioxidants in these seeds.Carotenoids in pumpkin seeds also prevented prostate cancer.Pumpkin seeds are good for our immune system due to the presence of vitamin E and zinc.Vitamin E enhances immune responses and protects against several infectious diseases. It is also a powerful antioxidant and prevents free radicals from damaging healthy cells in our body.Zinc protects our body from inflammation, allergies and invading pathogens, thus preventing infections and increasing overall immunity.