National Pumpkin Seed Day

The seed you scoop out of Halloween pumpkins that is secretly one of the best snacks around.

National Pumpkin Seed Day on October 1 celebrates pepitas (pumpkin seeds), one of the most nutritionally dense seeds available. Pumpkin seeds are a staple of Mexican and Central American cuisine, where they are used ground in mole sauces, toasted as a snack, and pressed for oil. In the United States