Health Benefits of Pumpkin
Pumpkin is a real natural storehouse of vitamins and minerals.
It is rich in vitamins A and C, which support healthy skin, vision and strengthen the immune system.
Irina Vorontsova, an expert at the ECOmarket "9 Monks", told us how pumpkin is useful.
It contains a lot of vitamin E - a strong antioxidant that protects cells from the harmful effects of free radicals. And pumpkin also contains a rare vitamin T, which is responsible for metabolic processes.
Pumpkin also contains a precursor of vitamin A, beta-carotene, known for its anti-inflammatory properties.
It provides skin protection from aggressive environments, heals wounds, and is also used to prevent cataracts. Another important property of pumpkin is its ability to improve the functioning of the digestive system.
It contains a lot of dietary fiber, which regulates peristalsis and helps remove toxins. 100 grams of pumpkin contains only 26 kcal, while fats are only 0.1 grams, and carbohydrates are 7 grams.
Therefore, nutritionists recommend that those who watch their weight include this vegetable in their diet. Pumpkin seeds are no less useful: it is not for nothing that the oil from them is called “green gold”. To improve the condition of the skin, nails and hair, it is enough to eat 20-40 seeds a day.
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