Are pumpkin seeds OK for kidneys?

For those with kidney disease, it's important to note that pumpkin seeds are high in potassium and phosphorus and pumpkin puree is high in potassium. If you or your child need to limit these ingredients in your diet, check with your doctor or renal dietitian to see if pumpkin seeds and pumpkin purees are okay.

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UPDATE: Traditional Halloween activities are fun, but some can increase the risk of getting or spreading COVID-19 or influenza. Remember, you and your child should wear a mask that covers your nose and mouth, stay at least 6 feet away from others who do not live with you, and wash hands or use hand sanitizer frequently. If you or your child may have COVID-19 or the flu or have been exposed to someone with COVID-19, then in-person Halloween festivities and handing out candy to trick-or-treaters should be avoided.

By Karen Dunker, RD

Scare the kids but not the kidneys with Halloween activities and sweets that the whole family can enjoy. Should your child with kidney disease go trick-or-treating? Why not! Walking around the neighborhood while trick-or-treating is a good way to incorporate physical activity.

What candy is safe to eat?

Kids with kidney disease can still enjoy many Halloween treats and candies, but moderation is key. If you need to limit the amount of dietary potassium and phosphorus, here are some general tips to help. Most hard, gummy and chewy candies are okay, including gummy bears, jelly beans, taffy, Starburst®, and Skittles®. Caramel contains a moderate amount of phosphorus, so candies with caramel are usually okay, but portion control is especially important. Avoid candies with chocolate and/or nuts – including peanut butter (high in phosphorus and potassium), and coconut (high in potassium). *As always, please speak with your physician and renal dietitian to see what's right for you and your body. If you have diabetes, please note that these candies consist of mostly sugar, so please consult your dietitian regarding carbohydrate counting before consuming any of these sweets.

What about kid-friendly Halloween activities for kids on dialysis?

Visit a pumpkin patch or haunted house. Take a hay ride to explore the pumpkin patch or fill your day with frights at the haunted house. Often community zoos and farms offer haunted houses and hay rides during the season and are open on the weekends, so plan ahead to work around dialysis schedules. Apple cider is kidney-friendly and will surely warm you up during a visit!

Can my child eat any pumpkin treats?

Pumpkin seeds are a great super food and pumpkin puree can be used in cooking. For those with kidney disease, it's important to note that pumpkin seeds are high in potassium and phosphorus and pumpkin puree is high in potassium. If you or your child need to limit these ingredients in your diet, check with your doctor or renal dietitian to see if pumpkin seeds and pumpkin purees are okay.

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Are raw pumpkin seeds a dewormer?

The seeds of pumpkins and other vine crops contain the substance cucurbitacin, which has been shown to be a deworming compound. The study showed a significant reduction in average fecal egg counts over a 21-day period.

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A Natural Dewormer: Pumpkin Seeds

First graders painted pumpkins and took them out to the Crocker Conservancy to create a pumpkin patch for deer. Farmers have long believed that feeding pumpkin seeds to domestic livestock can expel roundworms and tapeworms. The same can be applied to the local deer population. By creating a pumpkin patch yesterday, the students are helping the deer, and other animals that live on the Crocker Conservancy, feed on the natural dewormer. The activity is based on a 2008 scientific study from Delaware State University that evaluated the effect of pumpkin seeds in reducing parasite loads in goats. The seeds of pumpkins and other vine crops contain the substance cucurbitacin, which has been shown to be a deworming compound. The study showed a significant reduction in average fecal egg counts over a 21-day period.

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The 2008 study from Delaware State University Cooperative Extension can be found here: https://cast.desu.edu/sites/cars/files/document/16/pumpkin_seeds-worms_djo.pdf

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