Pumpkin Seeds: Good/Bad News

After I made a very successful quinoa succotash early this week, I decided to investigate pumpkin seeds - an ingredient in the dish that I felt gave it tons of flavor and depth.  It turns out that, according to Health Diaries, Eat This! blog, they are a great source for prostate and bladder protection, warding off depression, prevention of many cancers, osteoporosis and kidney stones, reduction of inflammation, treatment of parasites and a good source for magnesium and lowering cholesterol.  I got a more in depth look at some of these benefits at world's healthiest foods; but then came the bad news.  These little buggers are very high in calories and fat!  Luckily, I'd only used about 1/4 cup for an enormous amount of quinoa, but still.  There are nearly 200 calories for that amount (imagine how tiny an amount 1/4 cup of anything is).  75% of those calories come from fat. Wow.  Well, I guess the moral is that you should eat pumpkin seeds in moderation.  Still, if you don't, a handful of these is better than a handful of M&M's.