2015
6 Ways Eating Pumpkin Can "BOO"st Your Health
Pumpkin is a fruit, and a really impressive one. Just one cup of mashed pumpkin will provide you with 2.5 times more vitamin A than the recommended daily amount. And there are many delicious meals you can make with it to enjoy all of its benefits. Someone even went as far as to make a pumpkin pie that weighed 1,678 kilos!
1. It can reduce your risk of cancer.
Carotenoids in pumpkins can act as antioxidants. They can neutralize free radicals, which cancer cells produce to multiply faster. Some studies have shown that eating food rich in carotenoids is associated with a lower risk of gastric, breast, and pancreatic cancers.
2. It can help you lose weight.
Pumpkin contains vitamins A, C, and E, potassium, iron, and many other healthy nutrients. At the same time, most of it is water, and it has very few calories. So you can eat a lot of it and feel full without gaining fat. It’s also a great source of dietary fiber, which can help decrease your appetite.
3. It can boost your immunity.
4. It can protect your eyesight.
5. It can keep your heart healthy.
High blood pressure is a risk factor for heart disease. Potassium in pumpkins can help lower your blood pressure. It may also reduce your risk of having a stroke. And the antioxidants in pumpkin prevent LDL cholesterol from oxidizing. Without these antioxidants, you increase your risk for heart disease and clots in your blood vessels. Pumpkin seeds may also improve your heart health and prevent cardiovascular diseases.
6. It can ensure that you have healthy skin.
Have you ever tried cooking something with pumpkin? What is your favorite recipe? Or do you prefer to use it as a Halloween decoration? We’d love to see your photos!
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