A miraculous tasty mixture - what are the benefits of pumpkin seeds and honey and how to use them correctly

Issues of health, beauty and youth have been of concern to man since ancient times, and nature provides many opportunities for this. For example, Avicenna recommended honey to preserve youth, and pumpkin seeds were used to treat nervous system disorders in ancient China.

The combination of these products produces a tasty and healthy mixture with a set of vitamins, microelements, amino acids, sugars and even natural antibiotics necessary for humans. The mixture is used for the prevention and treatment of various diseases, as well as for the preparation of sweets that are good for health.

Composition and beneficial properties of the two components and their mixture

Both honey and pumpkin seeds can rightfully be called a storehouse of useful substances. Let's see what their value is.

Pumpkin seeds contain:

• amino acid arginine - helps grow and strengthen muscles, stops inflammation in the body;
• alpha-linolenic polyunsaturated acid - cleanses blood vessels, accelerates metabolism and has a positive effect on brain activity;
• necessary macro- and microelements: phosphorus, zinc, magnesium, calcium, potassium, sodium, manganese, iron, selenium, copper;
• vitamins: K, riboflavin, thiamine, PP, beta-carotene, ascorbic acid, E, tocopherol, pyridoxine, B9;
• fatty acids omega-3 and omega-6.

The composition of honey is in no way inferior in value to pumpkin seeds.

It contains:

• threonine is a natural antidepressant that improves tissue elasticity;
• proline - strengthens bones, helps muscle growth;
• phytoncides (plant antibiotics): phlorizin, juglon, avenacin, pinosulfan and tannins.

Honey is also rich in enzymes that regulate metabolic processes in the body, hormones beneficial for the heart muscle, sugars, vitamins and minerals.

A mixture of seeds and honey is an affordable remedy for the prevention and treatment of many diseases.

Reference. A mixture of pumpkin seeds and honey will bring more benefits than consuming each product separately, since their beneficial properties are enhanced in combination with each other.

How to cook pumpkin seeds with honey

To prepare a tasty and healthy mixture you will need fresh natural honey. The variety doesn't matter.

Reference. Fresh honey contains up to 22% water, which evaporates over time. Glucose crystallizes and the honey begins to sugar. The most liquid fresh honey is acacia honey. Chestnut remains in a viscous state for up to two years. Sunflower and pumpkin, on the contrary, thicken quickly.

Pumpkin seeds require a little preparation before making the mixture. Here's how to do it correctly:

• seeds extracted from pumpkin or purchased at the market are washed under running water;
• spread on a sheet in a thin layer and dry under a fan in a warm oven;
• remove the kernels from the peel;
• the green film is left on the seeds because it contains cucurbitin, a natural poison that kills intestinal parasites.

Simplest recipe mixture: take 5 parts pumpkin seeds for 1 part honey and mix. The norm for an adult is 1 tablespoon of the mixture per day, for a child – 1 teaspoon. The course of treatment is 1 month, then you should take a break for 30 days.

Other recipes

Honey with pumpkin seeds can be consumed not only as mixtures. The composition is given different forms and supplemented with other ingredients:

1. Honey pumpkin balls. 500 g of dried and peeled pumpkin seeds are ground in a coffee grinder and mixed with 200 ml of fresh honey until smooth. Then put in the refrigerator. The mixture should be thick enough to form into balls 1.5 cm in diameter. Eat 1 ball in the morning 30 minutes before meals.
2. Pumpkin flour with honey water. The required amount of seeds is ground in a coffee grinder to a powdery state. 1 tablespoon of flour is washed down with a glass of warm water with the addition of 2 teaspoons of honey 2 times a day - in the morning on an empty stomach and in the evening before dinner.
3. Pumpkin honey candies. Lightly crushed seeds are mixed with chopped dates, prunes, dried apricots or raisins, a little honey is added for gluing, round candies are formed and placed in the refrigerator. The delicacy can be sprinkled with sesame seeds.
4. Pumpkin honey paste. 500 g of seeds are crushed and mixed with 400 g of honey until smooth. Take 1 teaspoon 2 times a day for 1 month. The course can be repeated after six months.

Benefits for adults and children

A mixture of honey and pumpkin seeds will be useful not only for adults, but also for children:

1. For men. The high zinc content in pumpkin seeds increases the level of the male hormone testosterone and has a positive effect on potency. Phytosterols help lower cholesterol and provide protection against heart attack. The mixture is actively used for the treatment prostatitis.
2. For women. Pumpkin seeds in combination with honey have a positive effect on hormonal levels, increase fertility, improve the condition of skin, hair and nails, and normalize digestion.For pregnant women, the mixture helps against toxicosis in the early stages and heartburn. For nursing mothers, the product should be administered with caution, no earlier than three months after birth. At the same time, carefully observe the baby’s reaction.
3. For children. A tasty and healthy mixture is given to the child, if not allergies for honey Some parents do not give their babies seeds to avoid them getting into the respiratory tract. If you use a mixture of crushed seeds and honey, such a danger will not arise. Pediatricians recommend giving pumpkin seeds to children from the age of 3 years.

Attention! The mixture is harmful to parasites. It is recommended to be used regularly by both children and adults, not only for treatment, but also for prevention.

Use of the mixture for the treatment of various diseases

A mixture of honey and pumpkin seeds is used as a remedy for the treatment of many diseases. The main thing is to strictly follow the dosage.

From parasites

Pumpkin seeds with honey help get rid of tape and roundworms in the intestines, roundworms and lamblia. Adults are recommended to cleanse the intestines with an enema during the first two days of treatment before taking the mixture.

Recipe for a mixture against worms and other parasites. Take pumpkin seeds: for a child under 6 years old – 50-70 g, for a teenager – 100-150 g, for an adult – 300 g. Add 1-4 tsp. honey You should get a thick, homogeneous mixture. You need to take it in the morning on an empty stomach, chewing it thoroughly so that it is better absorbed. After 3 hours, drink castor oil: 1 teaspoon for children, up to 5 teaspoons for adults. After castor oil, hold a slice of lemon in your mouth and do not drink water for an hour. Cucurbitin paralyzes the worms, and castor oil will remove them from the intestines.

Attention! This method has contraindications, so its use should be discussed with your doctor.

To increase potency and men's health

Impaired potency in men 40-50 years old occurs as a complication of any disease, most often prostatitis. The combination of zinc and B vitamins in a mixture of seeds and honey increases testosterone levels, so the product is useful for increasing potency. Men are recommended to eat half a glass of pumpkin seeds a day in combination with a spoon of honey. This treatment can be carried out throughout the year.

Attention! The beneficial substances contained in the seeds are destroyed when frying, so it is better to use drying.

Some phytosterols in pumpkin seeds block dihydrotestosterone, a powerful male hormone that leads to baldness and health problems (such as prostate enlargement) with age. Regular consumption of a mixture of pumpkin seeds and honey reduces the risk of prostate inflammation.

Rules of use

The amount of mixture used depends on the age, gender and disease of the person. If the mixture is consumed as a tasty treat for prevention and increasing the body's defenses, 1-2 teaspoons are recommended for children, and 1-2 tablespoons for adults per day before meals.

Contraindications

A mixture of honey and pumpkin seeds should not be taken if you are allergic to the components of the composition and have exacerbation of gastritis with high acidity. Pediatricians also do not recommend formula for children under three years of age.

Conclusion

The beneficial properties of pumpkin seeds and honey make a mixture of these products an indispensable daily treat on your table. The mixture is useful for men with prostate diseases and related problems.

For women, honey and pumpkin seeds are a kind of elixir of youth and beauty, as well as help with hormonal imbalance, toxicosis and heartburn in early pregnancy. For both children and adults, this miraculous tasty mixture will help get rid of parasites and boost immunity.