article_snippet.sent: Studies have even found that pumpkin seeds are a mood-boosting food.
article_snippet.sent: Pumpkin seeds and chia seeds topped a top-ten list of mood-boosting foods compiled by dietitian Sarah Schenker and food psychologist Christy Fergusson.
article_snippet.sent: One of the richest sources of tryptophan, pumpkin seeds increase production of serotonin, a hormone that can help improve people
article_snippet.sent: With a high zinc content, which plays a central role in boosting the immune system and cell division, pumpkin seeds can increase brain power by enhancing memory and focus, claim nutritionists.
article_snippet.sent: pumpkin seeds are also thought to help beat menopausal symptoms.
article_snippet.sent: pumpkin seeds are said to be rich in natural phytoestrogens, which can decrease blood pressure, headaches, hot flushes, joint pain and other menopausal symptoms.
article_snippet.sent: Pumpkin seeds, pictured, topped a top-ten list of mood-boosting foods compiled by dietitian Sarah Schenker and food psychologist