Amazing Facts About Pumpkins

Most of us know that pumpkins are a good source of Vitamin A that keeps eyesight sharp. But apart from that, there are still a lot of things that we need to know about these gourds.

Here are a few things that we have discovered:

• Pumpkins are rich in fibre that aid in weight loss since they take longer to be processed by the body. That means high-fibre foods will make you feel full for a longer period of time.

• High levels of fibre, vitamin C and potassium contribute to reducing cholesterol in our body thathelps in improve heart condition.

• Pumpkins have carotenoids which are being converted into vitamin A. Research show that carotenoidscan act as natural protection from the sun.

• They’re rich in beta-carotene. Beta carotene is one anti-oxidant thathelps reduce the risks of certain cancers.

• Aside from the pumpkin's flesh, the seeds of the pumpkin have health benefits as well. Pumpkin seeds have an amino acid called tryptophan that helps you sleep better and faster.

And because of these benefits, we have a health and tasty pumpkin soup recipe that you can prepare for the whole family.

*References:

https://annearundeleyecenter.com/2013/10/eating-pumpkins-rich-in-vitamin-a-can-help-your-eyesight/

https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/weight-loss/in-depth/weight-loss/art-20044318

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5121516/

https://academic.oup.com/ajcn/article/96/5/1179S/4577133

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23380957

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/6764927