We all know that pumpkins are a sign of fall, Halloween, and Thanksgiving. We all know the iconic look of jack-o-lanterns and pumpkin pies during this season. However did you know that eating pumpkin and pumpkin seeds have great health benefits?
So with the Pumpkin Marathon about to start I think it is a good idea to talk about the healthy benefits of pumpkins.
First off I would like to say that a pumpkin is in fact a fruit. YES! A pumpkin is not technically a vegetable even though we treat it like one.
~In 100g of pumpkin there is just 26 calories making it one the lowest calorie fruits!
~Pumpkin is rich in vitamin A in 100g of pumpkin there is about 245% your recommended daily dose of vitamin A. This is good for your skin, eye sight, and preventing lung and oral cavity cancers.
~It is also a good source of Vitamin C and Vitamin E. It is also rich in B-complex group of vitamins like floats, niacin, vitamin B-6, and thiamin. It is a good source of cooper, calcium, and potassium.
~Pumpkin contains zea-xanthin with converts into vitamin A inside of the body. It is an anti-oxident that helps prevent age-related macular disease.
~The are high in magnesium which is good for your heart and is a natural relaxant.
~Pumpkin seeds are high in Omega-3s.
~They are an easy to digest protein which will help stabilize your blood sugar which will aid in weight loss.
~The seeds have tryptophan which can help you get a good nights sleep.
~They are high in iron.
~A good source of fiber to keep you regular.
~Pumpkin seeds help level out the bodies pH levels.
~They are high in zinc which is good for your prostate.
~Good source of vitamin K.
As you can see pumpkin and pumpkin seeds are loaded with nutrients for your body! I hope this got you craving some pumpkin recipes because I have tons to share with you this season. From food to skin care My Pumpkin Marathon will be here to show you all the ways you can use pumpkin this fall to better your body!
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