Popular during autumn holidays, the pumpkin is one of the most nutritious vegetables available.
Packed with disease-fighting nutrients, it offers numerous health benefits and with only 20 calories in each delicious and filling 100 grams, the pumpkin has much more to offer than crooked smiles or a menial filling for holiday pies.
Its bright orange colour comes from its Carotenoid content.
- The alpha- and beta-carotenes are potent antioxidants, helping your body neutralize free radicals and prevent cell mutations.
- They are pro-vitamin A carotenoids, meaning that the body converts them to vitamin A (retinol). Vitamin A promotes healthy vision and ensures proper immune function.
- Alpha-carotene is thought to slow the aging process and also reduce the risk of developing cataracts and prevent tumour growth.
- Beta-carotene is anti-inflammatory, healing and soothing for the mucus membranes and may also reverse skin damage caused by the sun.
Pumpkin is loaded with vitamins, minerals and fibre
Pumpkin is loaded with Potassium, one of the most important minerals for the overworked adrenals and the cardiovascular system during these stressful times.
The seeds of the pumpkin are excellent sources of Zinc, which is a major boost for the immune system, aid digestion, bone density and crucial for fertility.
Both the flesh and the seeds of the pumpkin are a great source of fibre, feeding your good bacteria in the digestive tract, keeping it healthy and supporting your immune system.
Beneficial for all ages, Pumpkin should be a regular at your family’s dinner table. To make it even more exciting, try this recipe. Immune booster pumpkin buzz
