A Halloween Recipe for Good Health

Since Halloween is coming soon and many of you will likely be carving pumpkins this weekend, I thought I'd post some instructions for making the best pumpkin seeds ever! But first, there is good reason: Pumpkin Seeds are good for you. Specifically, the oil in pumpkin seeds can reduce damage to prostate cells and it is sometimes used as a partial treatment for enlarged prostate. Pumpkin Seed oil is commonly found in dietary supplements that support prostate health so since you're probably already going to be elbow deep in pumpkin this weekend, why not make use of the seeds.

Actually, preparing and cooking them is pretty simple but mine seem to be preferred by family and friends every year. Here's how I make them:

• Do NOT wash them, the moisture from the pumpkin guts helps them brown and gives them flavor.
• Apply a light coating of olive oil on a baking sheet and spread seeds uniformly. Make sure they are spread in only a single layer.
• Sprinkle with salt and pop into a preheated oven to 350.
• After 5-7 minutes, move the seeds around with a spatula and apply more salt.
• Repeat once more after another 5-7 minutes.
• Total cook time is 15-20 minutes depending on how crispy you like them.

Let them cool before eating or you'll get burned.