I believe everyone has eaten pumpkin seeds. How could one's childhood be complete without the companionship of pumpkin seeds? There are many ways to eat pumpkin seeds. Some people like to eat them raw, thinking they taste great after being sun-dried. Others prefer roasted pumpkin seeds, feeling that the roasted ones are more fragrant than the raw ones. There are also things to keep in mind when eating pumpkin seeds; one should not eat them indiscriminately or in excess. So, what are the precautions for eating pumpkin seeds?
1. When eating pumpkin seeds, pay attention to their quality. Do not eat oxidized or spoiled pumpkin seeds, as they can easily cause nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and other problems after consumption. Additionally, do not eat pumpkin seeds with mutton, as it may cause symptoms such as bloating and chest tightness.
2. Patients with chronic hepatitis and fatty liver should not eat pumpkin seeds, because pumpkin seeds are slightly toxic and can affect liver function, causing and aggravating intrahepatic fat infiltration. Eating 30 to 50 grams of pumpkin seeds at a time is fine. Some people feel nauseous after eating too many, because the pumpkin seeds are too greasy for the liver to handle.
3. Pumpkin seeds are rich in fat, and eating too much can easily lead to weight gain, so people who are trying to lose weight should eat them in moderation. Also, you should eat pumpkin seeds in moderation and not too much at once. There have been reports of dizziness caused by excessive consumption of pumpkin seeds.