i love pumpkorn

So, I was on another four-hour drive. I'm moving from Ashland, Ore. up to Portland and I'm making the move in stages ... this past weekend I was apartment hunting (which was successful, yay!) Anyway, the four-hour drive gets old after a few times. And I like to snack when I drive. In days of non-healthy eating, I'd pop into McDonalds and get myself a couple cheeseburgers and french fries. Or, I'd pick up a box of Cheez-its while getting gas. But I'm realizing the benefits of healthy eating more and more every day, so this time when I was at the mini-store at the gas station, another thing caught my eye: Pumpkorn. It's actually not corn at all, but pumpkin seeds seasoned with different flavors. I remembered that pumpkin seeds are low in carbs and with a quick check of the label, it was confirmed: 4 grams of carbs per serving minus 2 grams fiber: 2 net carbs. Yahoo! I picked up a bag of chili-flavored ones and was on my way. And now I'm hooked. They have a tasty dose of salt and flavoring, which really hits the spot on a long drive or any other time you just want a salty snack. And it gets even better. They are "all natural, suitable for diabetics and are kosher." I think I've found the perfect snack!! Pumpkin seeds are a lot like sunflower seeds, except the shell is soft and edible.
You can get them through Netrition (a site I buy a lot of stuff from) in bulk or single packs. I just ordered some yesterday. I have only tried the chili ones but I sent for the carmel ones, too, and some original flavored. Of course, you can always roast your own pumpkin seeds at home. Here's a simple recipe for pan-fried seeds, and one for oven-roasted seeds.