Friday, April 24, 2015

OK to Eat at Night #8

Pumpkin Seeds:
The hallmark of a good nighttime snack is a food that will help fulfill a nagging craving while at the same time help you relax, unwind and get ready for bed.  Roasted pumpkin seeds meet this challenge. One serving of pumpkin seeds contains almost 50% of your recommended intake of magnesium. Magnesium is an essential mineral that is used in over 300 reactions of the body.  One key area that magnesium addresses is relaxation.  Magnesium is a relaxant and high magnesium snacks are ideal for helping you unwind at night.  The slight saltiness of roasted pumpkin seeds curbs your salty snack craving that is usually reserved for potato chips. Next time you want to snack on something while watching your favorite TV show, reach for a quarter cup of roasted pumpkin seeds.

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