The 4 Health Benefits Of Pumpkins

Pumpkins are very popular in North America around Halloween and Thanksgiving time.

 

It’s a part of the Cucurbitaceae family.. think Cucumbers, Watermelon & Butternut squash.

 

Whilst mostly thought of as a Vegetable, it’s actually a fruit!

 

It does after all, contain seeds.. that being said, the Nutritional value is more alike to a Vegetable than a fruit.

 

Other than it being really tasty to eat, Pumpkins are very nutritious and have many health benefits of course.

 

Today I will share with you, 4 great Di Nutrition and health benefits of pumpkins.

 

High In Antioxidants & Lowers Your Chances Of Getting Chronic Diseases

Pumpkins contain antioxidants such as Beta-carotene and Alpha-Carotene. These help stop free radicals from damaging our cells.

 

What are free radicals? They are molecules that are produced by our body’s metabolic process.

 

They do play a role in destroying harmful bacteria, although excessive free radicals in your body leads to chronic illnesses such as Cancer and Heart disease.

 

 

Lots Of Vitamins That Strengthen Your Immunity

Pumpkins are loaded with lots of nutrients that can help boost our immune system.

 

Like I said before it’s high in Beta-Carotene, which is good because our body’s turn that into Vitamin A.

 

Vitamin A strengthens our immune systems and helps fight infections. This is why people that have got Vitamin A deficiency get weaker immune systems.

 

Vitamin C is also high in pumpkins, which has been shown time and time again to boost white blood cell production, help immune cells to work properly and help our wounds to heal.

 

A Healthy Carb You Can Eat Lots Of

Pumpkins are very low in calories despite being packed with tons of nutrients.

 

You’ll find that Pumpkins are less than 50 calories per cup which is (245 grams) and is 94% Water.

 

So what I’m getting at is Pumpkins are weight loss friendly and can be consumed often!

 

Lastly, they are a great source of fibre which can help you feel fuller for longer.

 

Lowers The Chance Of Getting Many Cancers

Cancer is a terrible illness that takes many lives.

 

Cancer cells produce free radicals to help them multiply quite rapidly.

 

Now Pumpkins as I said before, are high in Antioxidants, which stops the free radicals from spreading.. so this will help protect against certain types of Cancer.

 

The types of Cancers include Pancreas, Breast and Throat cancer.

 

I’ve read studies that suggest that it’s down to a specific Antioxidant called Carotenoids, but they are not sure.

 

I believe it’s more to do with your lifestyle and habits when consuming actual real food.. which includes Carotenoids rich foods, and less trash from your local fast food shop.

THAT’S IT!

 

I really enjoyed sharing this with you guys. Please do let me know though…

 

Will You Be Eating More Pumpkins From Now On?

 

Were You Shocked That Pumpkins Are Actually Fruit?

 

What Did You Make Of All Of This?

 

Β Of course, any other questions are always welcome, just leave a comment below.

Until Then Ciao

We Look Up 倧 

Karim David

The Healthy One

 

 

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Pascual Martin
Pascual Martin
5 years ago

Wow a fruit.

Juan Gomez
Juan Gomez
5 years ago

Being from Mexico I love that you done this, my whole family love Pumpkins
and have loads of them in our homes. Thanks for sharing this content.

Tim Parks
Tim Parks
5 years ago

I love Pumpkins I do.

Lee Shepherd
Lee Shepherd
5 years ago

Pumpkins are so underrated I should eat more of them but I just don’t.

Silvia Funar
Silvia Funar
5 years ago

Thanks for making me aware of all the goodness pumpkins have
other than scaring us.

Anna Kamran
Anna Kamran
5 years ago
Reply to  Silvia Funar

LOOOL that’s actually the truth.

Bart Katosson
Bart Katosson
5 years ago

I always thought Pumpkins were vegetables my bad lmfao.

Kissy Chan
Kissy Chan
5 years ago

Very good site you got very good help

Marvin Green
Marvin Green
5 years ago

Pumpkins are on my to eat list now baby!

Sally Grande
Sally Grande
5 years ago

Pumpkins are such a beau when decorated and even better when you use it’s flesh to eat at Halloween.
Thank you for rundown, you just saved me hours looking else.

Russell Zunda
Russell Zunda
5 years ago

When I want soup I’ll go for Pumpkins, I got to cut out pumpkin cake that’s like my all time fav.

Milda TΔ«rele
Milda TΔ«rele
5 years ago

I love Pumpkins any time of year πŸ™‚

Jonathan Haas
Jonathan Haas
5 years ago

I thought you were telling me porkies but it really is a fruit!

Nathalie Wentz
Nathalie Wentz
5 years ago

I actually roast the seeds as well I really like them.

Bert Krog
Bert Krog
5 years ago
Reply to  Nathalie Wentz

Ditto πŸ™‚

Luise Riesz
Luise Riesz
5 years ago

I ended up eating all of the flesh this time of year anyway,so why not know the pros to it as well πŸ™‚

Mish Punja
Mish Punja
5 years ago

Yes I will be eating more and making better use of Pumpkins.

Ifa Kanu
Ifa Kanu
5 years ago

I like the Carb tip the best.

Phil Neven
Phil Neven
5 years ago

I always eat them in October. I Can’t see myself staying the course with Pumpkins.

Bobby Taylor
Bobby Taylor
5 years ago

Shaping up to be a great end of the year for my weight loss, would you like to see
my before and afters since going on your meal plan?

Lara Bishop
Lara Bishop
5 years ago

I always overlook Pumpkins, I’ll put more effort in now πŸ™‚

Henry Porter
Henry Porter
5 years ago

Yes I will eat more and more.

Antonija Lovren
Antonija Lovren
5 years ago

Love the content here keep it up!

Tor Jansson
Tor Jansson
5 years ago

Thank for the advice as ever.

Chikere Jel
Chikere Jel
5 years ago

I need to eat way more Pumpkin.

Ngozi Ndidi
Ngozi Ndidi
5 years ago

I think this will come in handy because I hate salad.

Glenn Hunter
Glenn Hunter
5 years ago

This was an interesting read, trying to stay in the loop with healthy eating you see.

Danni Harris
Danni Harris
5 years ago

It’s still think it’s a vegetable in my book!

Lynn Jackson
Lynn Jackson
5 years ago

I’ll try to mix it up with your meal plan πŸ˜‰

Tiana Grant
Tiana Grant
5 years ago

No but I never knew that it was a fruit πŸ™‚

Liliana Ellis
Liliana Ellis
5 years ago

I’ve been buying Pumpkins for 4 years straight
every month and making a big pot of soup with it.

Hayden Richards
Hayden Richards
5 years ago

No I never knew it was a fruit, really shocked me that did.

Kiran Allen
Kiran Allen
5 years ago

Pumpkins are only really used in the fall anyway,
that said I should eat more Pumpkin more often.

Lee Bates
Lee Bates
5 years ago

I’m not really a fan of Pumpkin to be honest.
I took away plenty from you though cheers.

Mike Burke
Mike Burke
5 years ago

A fruit NO WAY! that’s crazy you’re right

Brad Francis
Brad Francis
5 years ago

Most def Karim most def!