Pumpkin was always a boring veggie to me .... But yesterday while going through the bill after my sabji marketing , I found, it is not at all a boring one looking at it's name -Disco pumpkin :)
Then I gone through it's benefits on human health and nutrition and found out I was so wrong.....
Just to aware people who just ignore it because of it's taste I am sharing benefits of pumpkin on human health.
Excellent source of vitamins A, K and C
Vitamin A is a key nutrient for keeping our eyes healthy and our vision good. Moreover, it also helps promote bone growth, keeps the immune system strong and maintains a vigorous reproductive system. Half a cup of pumpkin has 953 mg of vitamin A and only 42 calories and that vitamin A comes in the form of beta carotene. Another reason why pumpkin is good for you is because it contains a lot of Vitamin K, about 40 per cent of the recommended daily dose of it! Vitamin K is the overlooked bone builder and heart protector. In fact, one serving of pumpkin contains almost 20 per cent of your recommended daily dose of Vitamin C which is needed for the growth and repair of tissues in all parts of your body.
Loaded with iron, potassium and magnesium
One small serving of pumpkin contains 250 milligrams of potassium and the same small serving of pumpkin also contains a good amount of iron. One cup has a little less than 10 per cent of your recommended daily allowance of iron. Moreover, unlike other sources of iron, pumpkin is fat-free.
Our body needs magnesium for maintaining normal muscle function and for boosting our immune systems, among other things. Pumpkin seeds provide us with enough magnesium to perform these functions well.
Select the right one
For cooking, you may want a pumpkin that is heavy for its size. The lighter ones are drier, with a bigger open space in the middle. For the most part, stay away from the large pumpkins when selecting a pumpkin for eating.
Storage and shelf life
Pumpkins can keep for a long time in a cool dry place. Put newspapers underneath them for proper storage. Once the pumpkin is cut open, you need to use it within a couple of days (or freeze it) as it can mold quickly. Cooked pumpkin is fine in the refrigerator for 4 to 5 days.
If you are acidic, or even somewhat acidic, in your stomach, you'd probably be thankful that pumpkin seeds exist. Everywhere, people are preparing dangerously acidic meals. To counteract the negative effects of acidic foods and meals, take note of studying and incorporating pumpkin seeds into your diet.
These seeds increase in nutritive value as they age. According to research done in the Experimental Station in Massachusetts, squash and seeds of pumpkin that have been stored for a long, long time increase in their protein content.
More nutrition facts and health benefits
• Pumpkin seeds have large amounts of minerals that include copper, iron, manganese, magnesium and phosphorus.
• These seeds are rich in Vitamin K.
• These seeds are able to help in lowering LDL cholesterol in human bodies. This is because they have phytosterols compounds.
• Pumpkin seeds promote sleep and lower depression. This is due to the presence of tryptophan (in them) which when absorbed in the body becomes serotonin, a good sleep inducer.
• Pumpkin seeds contain big amount of zinc, a mineral very important in preventing osteoporosis.
• Pumpkin seeds are a very good source of vitamin E and the B vitamins.
• Pumpkin seeds are full of protein as mentioned earlier. They also reduce inflammation associated with arthritis.
• Pumpkin seeds have been found to have the ability to prevent formation of kidney stones.
• In some cultures, pumpkin seeds are used as a natural remedy for tapeworm and many other parasites.
• Pumpkin seeds are perfect for men who are at risk of developing prostate cancer. The oil contained in these seeds helps to alleviate urination associated with enlarged prostate.
Then I gone through it's benefits on human health and nutrition and found out I was so wrong.....
Just to aware people who just ignore it because of it's taste I am sharing benefits of pumpkin on human health.
Excellent source of vitamins A, K and C
Vitamin A is a key nutrient for keeping our eyes healthy and our vision good. Moreover, it also helps promote bone growth, keeps the immune system strong and maintains a vigorous reproductive system. Half a cup of pumpkin has 953 mg of vitamin A and only 42 calories and that vitamin A comes in the form of beta carotene. Another reason why pumpkin is good for you is because it contains a lot of Vitamin K, about 40 per cent of the recommended daily dose of it! Vitamin K is the overlooked bone builder and heart protector. In fact, one serving of pumpkin contains almost 20 per cent of your recommended daily dose of Vitamin C which is needed for the growth and repair of tissues in all parts of your body.
Loaded with iron, potassium and magnesium
One small serving of pumpkin contains 250 milligrams of potassium and the same small serving of pumpkin also contains a good amount of iron. One cup has a little less than 10 per cent of your recommended daily allowance of iron. Moreover, unlike other sources of iron, pumpkin is fat-free.
Our body needs magnesium for maintaining normal muscle function and for boosting our immune systems, among other things. Pumpkin seeds provide us with enough magnesium to perform these functions well.
Select the right one
For cooking, you may want a pumpkin that is heavy for its size. The lighter ones are drier, with a bigger open space in the middle. For the most part, stay away from the large pumpkins when selecting a pumpkin for eating.
Storage and shelf life
Pumpkins can keep for a long time in a cool dry place. Put newspapers underneath them for proper storage. Once the pumpkin is cut open, you need to use it within a couple of days (or freeze it) as it can mold quickly. Cooked pumpkin is fine in the refrigerator for 4 to 5 days.
If you are acidic, or even somewhat acidic, in your stomach, you'd probably be thankful that pumpkin seeds exist. Everywhere, people are preparing dangerously acidic meals. To counteract the negative effects of acidic foods and meals, take note of studying and incorporating pumpkin seeds into your diet.
These seeds increase in nutritive value as they age. According to research done in the Experimental Station in Massachusetts, squash and seeds of pumpkin that have been stored for a long, long time increase in their protein content.
More nutrition facts and health benefits
• Pumpkin seeds have large amounts of minerals that include copper, iron, manganese, magnesium and phosphorus.
• These seeds are rich in Vitamin K.
• These seeds are able to help in lowering LDL cholesterol in human bodies. This is because they have phytosterols compounds.
• Pumpkin seeds promote sleep and lower depression. This is due to the presence of tryptophan (in them) which when absorbed in the body becomes serotonin, a good sleep inducer.
• Pumpkin seeds contain big amount of zinc, a mineral very important in preventing osteoporosis.
• Pumpkin seeds are a very good source of vitamin E and the B vitamins.
• Pumpkin seeds are full of protein as mentioned earlier. They also reduce inflammation associated with arthritis.
• Pumpkin seeds have been found to have the ability to prevent formation of kidney stones.
• In some cultures, pumpkin seeds are used as a natural remedy for tapeworm and many other parasites.
• Pumpkin seeds are perfect for men who are at risk of developing prostate cancer. The oil contained in these seeds helps to alleviate urination associated with enlarged prostate.
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