What are the benefits of eating pumpkin?

Pumpkin is nearly fat-free and quite low in calories. One cup of boiled, drained pumpkin contains only 49 calories, the majority as carbohydrate with some protein and an extremely small amount of fat. It also provides several important minerals, including calcium, which helps build strong bones and teeth, and iron, which is important for blood cell function and many biochemical reactions in your cells. Pumpkin also contains several other minerals, such as magnesium, potassium, zinc and selenium. It provides vitamins C and E, along with folate and niacin, two B-complex vitamins. A 1-cup serving of canned pumpkin contains up to 5 grams of dietary fiber, depending on the manufacturer. Adults should consume at least 20 grams of fiber daily, according to the Harvard School of Public Health, which also advises food-derived fiber over fiber supplements. Consuming pumpkin regularly can help move food through your digestive tract, adding bulk to your stool and lessening your risk of constipation and diverticulitis, an intestinal inflammation. A fiber-rich diet also helps reduce your blood cholesterol level by slowing its uptake from food, lowering your risk of developing heart disease and stroke. Finally, increasing your fiber intake by choosing pumpkin may help slow glucose uptake after a meal, lessening the demand on your body to produce insulin and potentially reducing your risk of type 2 diabetes.

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The pumpkin is a fruit which is wildly thought of and used like a vegetable. Having a healthy dose of pumpkin in the diet regularly may aid in the fight against diseases and sickness. Pumpkin has many nutritional benefits and is delicious and easy to prepare.One of the benefits of eating pumpkin is to obtain this nutrient better known as Beta Carotene, better known for its powerful combination of Carotenoids. The Alpha-carotene, Beta-carotene and beta-cryptoxanthin work together in synergy to produce vitamin A which promotes healthy eye sight and prevents bacterial infections in the respiratory, urinary and intestinal tract. Another nutritional benefit of pumpkin is the presence Vitamin E, a fat-soluble nutrient that acts as an antioxidant to helps fight free radicals. Our bodies converts food into energy and when it does compounds known as free radicals are formed.


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Nutritional Composition of Pumpkins
High Carotenoids Content – Pumpkins owe their bright Orange color to the high amount of carotenoids present in them. Carotenoids assist in staving off the free radicals in the body, and help in preventing premature aging, cardiovascular diseases and other infections. They are also high in Lutein & Zeaxanthin which protect the eyes against free radical damage and prevent formation of cataracts and degeneration of the eye tissues.
Protein – Pumpkin seeds also known as Pepitas are a rich source of protein. One ounce of pumpkin seeds contains approx. 7 grams of protein. Their oil is high in phytosterols or plant-based fatty acids and their chemical composition is the same as cholesterol. Phytosterols can replace cholesterol in the body, and help in reducing the blood cholesterol levels.


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There have been many stories linking the pumpkin seed to a healthy prostate.
But what is so special about these little green seeds one might ask.
The protective compounds present within the seed of the pumpkin,
called phytosterols, may be responsible for shrinking the prostate.
They also contain chemicals that may prevent some transformation of testosterone
into dihydrotestosterone (DHT).
High levels of DHT are associated with enlarged prostate.
Pumpkins contains lots of anti-oxidant vitamins A and C, as well as zinc
and alpha-hydroxy-acids which helps to reduce the signs of aging.

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Pumpkin is one of vegetable. Exactly, there are many benefits such as :

- High fiber: you can eat it when you are on diet.
- It can help your digestive sytem.
- There are many vitamins:vitamins C and E, magnesium, potassium and iron.





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You can tell by its bright color that it’s going to be going to be good for you Not only is pumpkin loaded with vitamin A and antioxidant carotenoids, particularly alpha and beta-carotenes,
it’s a good source of vitamins C, K, and E, and lots of minerals, including magnesium,
potassium, and iron.
And You can eat boiled pumpkin with sugar it's delicious.

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The health benefits of eating pumpkin can never be outweighed by anything.
A diverse and super-food, pumpkin is used worldwide in many cuisines in unique
and delicious ways. The pumpkin is a fruit which is wildly thought of and used
like a vegetable. This very healthy food is a member of the gourd or cucurbit
family which consists of foods like the cucumber, melon, cantaloupe, squash,
loufas and of course the infamous pumpkin.


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Minerals!!! One cup of pumpkin puree provides more than 500 mg of potassium,
more than you get in one banana.
Potassium helps keep your mineral and fluid balance in check to promote proper heart rhythm
and muscle function. It also provides calcium, iron and small amounts of copper,
manganese, zinc, phosphorus and magnesium.
These minerals all support bone health, muscle contraction,
immunity and nervous system function.


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Eating pumpkins can make you have a good healthy !
1. Great on your skin – The high amount of Vitamin A, C and E
as well as Zinc present in pumpkin, make it a great choice for those
who want a healthy and glowing skin. Have a cup of
pumpkin seeds per day to prevent appearance of wrinkles
and to keep your skin hydrated and nourished.
2. Prostate Cancer – The protective compounds present within
the pumpkin seeds, called phytosterols can lower the risk of prostate cancer.
These work by shrinking the prostate and stimulating the secretion of chemicals
that protect against the transformation of testosterone
into dihydrotestosterone (DHT). High DHT levels can cause
enlargement of the prostate glands.

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One cup of pumpkin puree provides more than 500 mg of potassium, more than you get in one banana. Potassium helps keep your mineral and fluid balance in check to promote proper heart rhythm and muscle function. It also provides 64 mg of calcium, 3.4 mg of iron and small amounts of copper, manganese, zinc, phosphorus and magnesium. These minerals all support bone health, muscle contraction, immunity and nervous system function.

Pumpkin's orange color is a clue to its high antioxidant content. The puree offers lutein and zeaxanthin, both of which support vision health. Pumpkin also is a source of beta carotene. Diets rich in vegetables containing beta carotene correlate with a lower risk of cardiovascular disease. Pumpkin puree also provides vitamin C, an antioxidant that supports tissue repair and immunity, as well as vitamin E, which fights disease-causing free radicals in the body.

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The benefits of eating pumpkins
-They’re high in calories but also a good source of protein. Approximately 100g of pumpkin seeds provides 556 calories but 30g of high quality protein.

-They can help you sleep AND de-stress. Pumpkin seeds contain tryptophan, a precursor to serotonin which helps aid sleep. They also contain glutamate which is needed by the brain to synthesize GABA, an anti-stress neurochemical.


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- Pumpkin is a rich source of Vitamin A. Regular consumption of pumpkin (both seeds and flesh) can promote the health of your eyes and boost your immune system remarkably.
-Vitamin C helps fight free radicals, improves immunity and promotes the production of collagen. The high Vitamin C content in pumpkins also offers protection against various forms of cancer.
-Pumpkin is loaded with potassium and Zinc. Studies show that eating a potassium-rich diet can prevent onset of cardiovascular diseases and hypertension. Zinc is important for providing bone density support for people at risk for osteoporosis. It boosts the immune system and promotes reproductive health.

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I love to eat pumpkin in a form of desert. ^^ I like to eat Egg custard in pumpkin so much. Pumpkin can bring to cook food too. But I don't like it in form of food. However there are many benefit of pumpkin such as........

Health Benefits of Pumpkin Flesh and Seeds

Prostate Cancer – The protective compounds present within the pumpkin seeds, called phytosterols can lower the risk of prostate cancer. These work by shrinking the prostate and stimulating the secretion of chemicals that protect against the transformation of testosterone into dihydrotestosterone (DHT). High DHT levels can cause enlargement of the prostate glands.

Anti-Inflammatory Effect – The Beta carotene present in pumpkin seeds and flesh has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Regular consumption of pumpkin can protect against joint inflammation and arthritis. Pumpkins have been known to provide relief from inflammation quickly, without the harmful side-effects of anti-inflammatory medicines.

Great on your skin – The high amount of Vitamin A, C and E as well as Zinc present in pumpkin, make it a great choice for those who want a healthy and glowing skin. Have a cup of pumpkin seeds per day to prevent appearance of wrinkles and to keep your skin hydrated and nourished.

Prevents Kidney Stones – Have 5 to 10 grams of pumpkin seeds every day. This stimulates the kidneys and prevents the formation of calcium oxalate stones.

Depression – Pumpkin flesh contains L-tryptophan, a chemical compound that triggers feelings of well-being and happiness. Having pumpkin as a part of your daily diet can keep your spirits high and prevent depression.

Treatment of Parasites – In various cultures especially China, pumpkins are used to treat infections caused by tapeworms and other parasites.

   

I like to eat pumpkin in curry but I don't like spicy curry. I think pumpkin has a lot of benefits for my health. There are many nutrition in the pumpkin so I would tell you some for there Nutritional Composition.
- High Carotenoids Content – Pumpkins owe their bright Orange color to the high amount of carotenoids present in them. Carotenoids assist in staving off the free radicals in the body, and help in preventing premature aging, cardiovascular diseases and other infections. They are also high in Lutein & Zeaxanthin which protect the eyes against free radical damage and prevent formation of cataracts and degeneration of the eye tissues.
- Vitamin A – Pumpkin is a rich source of Vitamin A. Regular consumption of pumpkin (both seeds and flesh) can promote the health of your eyes and boost your immune system remarkably.
- Vitamin C - Vitamin C helps fight free radicals, improves immunity and promotes the production of collagen. The high Vitamin C content in pumpkins also offers protection against various forms of cancer.
-Fiber – Pumpkin flesh is very low in calories and contains abundant quantities of extremely good dietary fiber. It is extremely effective for treating gastrointestinal disorders such as constipation, indigestion etc. The high amount of fiber also helps in lowering the LDL (bad) cholesterol levels in the blood and in regulating the blood sugar levels.

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It can help move food through your digestive tract, adding bulk to your stool and lessening your risk of constipation and diverticulitis, an intestinal inflammation. A fiber-rich diet also helps reduce your blood cholesterol level by slowing its uptake from food, lowering your risk of developing heart disease and stroke.Prevents Kidney Stones – Have 5 to 10 grams of pumpkin seeds every day.Vitamin C helps fight free radicals, improves immunity and promotes the production of collagen.

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Here are some the benefits of eating pumpkin.
- Pumpkin Seeds Can Boost Your Mood. They are rich in the amino acid tryptophan, the famed ingredient in turkey that many think brings on the need for that post-Thanksgiving feast snooze. While experts agree that it's likely the overeating rather than the tryptophan lulling you to sleep, the amino acid is important in production of serotonin, one of the major players when it comes to our mood, WebMD reports. A handful of roasted pumpkin seeds may help your outlook stay bright.

- Pumpkins Can Boost Your Immune System. Whether or not vitamin C can really ward off colds is still up for debate, but pumpkins are a solid source of the essential nutrient. One cup of cooked pumpkin contains more than 11 milligrams, or nearly 20 percent of the 60 milligrams the IOM recommends women need daily. (Men should aim for around 75 milligrams.)

- Pumpkins Protect The Skin. The same free-radical-neutralizing powers of the carotenoids in pumpkin that may keep cancer cells at bay can also help keep the skin wrinkle-free, Health magazine reported.

- Pumpkin Seeds Can Help Your Heart. Nuts and seeds, including those of pumpkins, are naturally rich in certain plant-based chemicals called phytosterols that have been shown in studies to reduce LDL or "bad" cholesterol.

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