Score 5 Essential Nutrients with Pumpkin Seeds

Fall is nearly here, and while it seems like everyone may be buzzing about pumpkin-scented soaps and candles, dancers in particular have a reason to celebrate the season. It’s time to roast pumpkin seeds, the perfectly portable, dance-bag-totable, extremely nutritious snack. Here’s why: When you eat one cup of pumpkin seeds throughout the day, you’re loading up on these five essential nutrients.

• Magnesium:
  helps with energy production and bone development 
• Protein:
  aids in muscle synthesis
• Iron:
  helps deliver oxygen to the body
• Fiber:
  lets you power through rehearsal without feeling hungry
• Potassium:
  helps keep muscles from cramping

Aside from solo snacking, pumpkin seeds are a tasty topper for oatmeal, yogurt, salads or soups, too. Happy fall!