5 Surprising Health Benefits of Pumpkin
Pumpkins are a member of the gourd family, which includes cucumbers, honeydew melons, cantaloupe, watermelons and zucchini. These fruit is used in various culinary ways and come with some health benefits;
1. Pumpkin eases Weight Loss
We have all at some point wanted to shed a few pounds. The good news is that pumpkin is considered a nutrient-dense food. That means it’s low in calories and packed full of essential vitamins and minerals.
Pumpkin keeps you feeling full for a longer period of time because it is rich in fiber, which slows down digestion. When you feel full for a long period of time, it keeps you away from eating all type of junk food.
2. Pumpkin Facilitates Eye Health
Pumpkins are rich in beta carotene and the body converts beta carotene into vitamin A, which is important for your eyesight. Another health benefit of pumpkin is that it supports optimal eye health.
Vitamin A reduces the risk of macular degeneration, a common eye disorder in people over the age of 50. Note that, Macular degeneration causes blurred vision.
Pumpkin also contains lutein and zeaxanthin, two carotenoids that protect your skin and eyes from UV light exposure.
3. Pumpkin Supports Heart Health
Oxidative stress is linked with a higher risk of heart disease. But antioxidant-rich foods such as pumpkin are free radical scavengers, which can help lower your risk of heart disease.
Pumpkins contain nutrients like is potassium, vitamin C, and fiber which promotes heart health.
Potassium is an electrolyte and also one of the most important minerals for your body. This is because, it regulates blood pressure, water balance, muscle contractions, digestion, your heart beat, and nerve impulses
4. Pumpkin give you a healthy Skin
Too much exposure to the sun allows dangerous UV rays to reach the inner layers of your skin causing sunburn damage on your skin cells. Therefore, pumpkin contains carotenoids lutein and zeaxanthin, which help protect your skin from these harmful UV rays
Note that, too much exposure to sun can cause early aging, freckles and skin tags, skin cancer, weaken your immune system, and damage your eyes.
5. Pumpkin Supports the Immune System
The immune system is a complex network of cells and proteins that defend your body against infection.
Pumpkins contain Vitamin A which is essential to promote a healthy immune system response because it supports your body’s natural defenses.
Pumpkins are very good for the health but there are some side effects
Note:
Pumpkins contain inflammatory and toxic ingredients
They are also very high in sugar, caffeine, artificial flavors, carrageenan, and preservatives
So it is important to eat these vegetable with moderation.
Waoooooh interesting i love with achu soup it’s very delicious
I love it and I have just learned to eat with moderation
Pumpkins was a meal to us when we were growing little did I know it had this many benefits. Till date i love pumpkins and my kids too
Wow great information I also hated pumpkin from today I will start eating it
Wow so interesting I love it so much especially with achu soup
I like it especially with achu soup
Comment *I just love everything about pumky the leaves the seeds and the pumky itself it has a lot of health benefits
Oh wow. I will start eating pumpkin 🎃
Yummy, I love pumpkin
Wow i love pumpkin, have been eating pumpkin from small never knew the health benefits , thanks ma
I love pumpkin but never thought of other benefits it comes with. Interesting
I’ve never known that health benefits and I’ve been neglecting it I will start eating it.. Thank you so much for the teachings
Wow beautiful 😍
I don’t like pumpkin
This Awesome pumpkin is
My favorite 👍🏾👍🏾