White pulp is pumpkin seeds that are dried, salted and consumed, just like sunflower seeds and other seeds that are frequently consumed, and which are known for their many health benefits, as the seeds of the branch are usually known for their many healing properties, because of their many benefits, thanks to their many contents of beneficial nutrients.
The white pulp is known for its oval shape and color, which varies according to the plant from which it is extracted, and it is mostly white in color, and it is also characterized by its slightly larger size than the size of sunflower seeds.
White pulp seeds are known as one of the amuses known for their large consumption in the Arab world, as they are famous for being one of the grains that are frequently eaten in evenings, family gatherings and others, but it should be noted that the consumption of white pulp is very beneficial to the body, as it has great benefits for the body.
Nutritional value of white pulp
White pulp is one of the seeds rich in many nutrients, as it has a high nutritional value, as each 28 grams of it contains 1.7 grams of dietary fiber, 5 grams of carbohydrates, in addition to 7 grams of proteins, and 13 grams of fats, and it also contains many minerals such as iron, zinc, phosphorus, copper... And others, in addition to various vitamins such as vitamin K and folate ... and others.
The benefits of white pulp
Due to its high nutritional value, white pulp is one of the foods that provide the body with many health benefits, including:
Improving heart health through the positive effect of white pulp on blood pressure levels, thanks to its significant content of magnesium, which is known for its great effects on improving heart health, in addition to containing a large proportion of antioxidants, which reduce the risk of sudden heart attacks and attacks.
Improving blood sugar levels, thanks to its significant magnesium content, in addition to its positive and well-known effect in reducing blood sugar level, and therefore recommended for diabetics.
Promoting the health of the digestive system, due to its content of a lot of healthy dietary fiber, which is known for its effective role in improving the digestion process, eliminating various problems facing the digestion process, and leading to a decline in the health of the various digestive organs.
Prevention of various cancerous diseases, through the action of antioxidant elements, to protect the multiple cells in the body from the risk of unhealthy transformations that occur in them, and it also contributes to reducing the risk of various infections, which eliminates the possibility of various cancerous tumors such as breast cancer, colon cancer, stomach cancer... and others.
Improving the sexual health of men, thanks to its significant content of zinc, which improves sperm quality, which contributes significantly to getting rid of various problems associated with it, such as reproduction.
Improving the health of the immune system, thanks to its many contents of healthy nutrients, which reduce the risk of various diseases and health problems.
Helping to lose weight, thanks to its large contents of proteins and dietary fiber, which is known to promote a feeling of satiety, which works to reduce the amount of food consumed during the day, and it also helps to reduce the intake of unhealthy snacks, which contribute to weight gain and fat accumulation.
Strengthening muscles, by containing significant proportions of proteins, which effectively help build muscle mass, enhance its strength and difficulty in losing it.
Relax and improve the sleep pattern, through its work to get rid of insomnia and various mental disorders that cause it, thanks to its content of tryptophan, an amino acid that promotes a sense of relaxation and comfort.
Ways to use white pulp
White pulp is known for its great benefits that qualify it to be in the underlined diet in many cases, as it can be used by adding it to almost all types of well-known foods, where it can be added to all types of baked goods, salads, and soups, and it can also be added to breakfast that includes whole breakfast cereals or oatmeal, in addition to that it can be ground to be consumed as butter added to various types of juices and desserts ... and others.
Important tips on white pulp
It is not recommended to add salt to the white pulp while eating it raw, as salt causes great damage to health, so it must be eaten alone in order to benefit from its great benefits.
White pulp is not recommended for people with diarrhea, due to its high content of dietary fiber that acts as a laxative for the intestines.
You should not overeat white pulp, as this may cause symptoms and major health problems in some of them: Premature birth for pregnant women... and others.