Waihi Bush Pumpkin Seed Oil comes from an organic farm source with quality organic pumpkin seed from its native America and then Waihi Bush uses their own unique process to produce superior fresh cold pressed pumpkin seed oil.
How is pumpkin seed oil made?
Pumpkins are thought to have originated in the ancient Americas. It was one of the first wild plants cultivated for human consumption in the area, which combined with its nutritional properties and easy storage, made it an important part of its culinary history.
Pumpkin seed oil has a high carotenoid and liposoluble vitamin content.
The World Health Organization recommends consuming pumpkin seeds as a useful way to obtain zinc, which is found in large quantities in the small seeds and maintained through the oil production process.
- Pumpkin seed oil contains essential fatty acids (known also as good fats or omegas) that are essential to make our bodies function and play a vital role in hormone production. The good type of omega 6 called Gamma-Linolenic Acid (GLA) is easily converted by the body to regulate hormone balance”
- Pumpkin seed oil has a rich deliciously nutty flavour making it a culinary speciality
- The essential fatty acids found in Pumpkin seed oil assist in overall healthy blood cholesterol content by lowering LDL (bad cholesterol) levels and increasing HDL (good cholesterol)
What else do Essential Fatty Acids do?
- Help to create beauty from within – naturally good for your skin, hair and nails.
- Support brain function and development.
- Strengthen immune system
- Helpful in inflammatory conditions
- Assist energy production
- Help diffuse oxygen into the bloodstream