PCOS food guide
Are Pumpkin Seeds Good for PCOS? Nutrients and Ways to Eat Them
Can I eat it?
Yes, raw pumpkin seeds (pepitas) can be a nutritious addition to meals with PCOS. They provide plant protein, magnesium, zinc and mostly unsaturated fat, with little carbohydrate. A specific effect on PCOS symptoms or hormones is not established.
At your table
How to add pumpkin seeds to meals
Sprinkle raw pumpkin seeds over salads, blend them into smoothies or stir them into porridge. They are an energy-dense topping that adds plant protein, magnesium, zinc and unsaturated fat to a varied eating pattern.
What the evidence does not establish
Their nutrient content does not establish that eating pumpkin seeds changes PCOS symptoms or hormones. Their role here is as a nutritious food within a varied eating pattern; a specific benefit for PCOS has not been demonstrated.
More about blood sugar
Glycemic index (GI): Low · 25
GI describes how quickly a food containing carbohydrates raises blood sugar in a test. It does not rate the whole meal or tell you exactly how your body will respond. The amount you eat and what you eat with it also matter.
Common questions
How can I eat raw pumpkin seeds with PCOS?+
Use them as a topping for salads or porridge, or blend them into a smoothie. Choose the amount to suit your meal, keeping in mind that they are energy-dense.
Which nutrients do pumpkin seeds provide?+
They provide plant protein, magnesium, zinc and mostly unsaturated fat, with little carbohydrate. These nutrients do not establish a specific effect on PCOS.