Pumpkin Nutrition
Besides being rich and having a very sweet, pumpkin has some qualities that are important to our health.
The main component of the pumpkin is water, which, coupled with their low carbohydrate content and its almost negligible amount of fat, makes it a food with low caloric intake.
It is a good source of fiber which provides satiety value and improves intestinal transit by the high presence of mucilage. These are a type of soluble fiber that has the ability to soothe the mucous membranes of the gastrointestinal tract.
In relation to vitamins, pumpkin is rich in beta-carotene or provitamin A and vitamin C. Presents appreciable amounts of vitamin E, folate and other B vitamins such as B1, B2, B3 and B6.
Let’s dig a little deeper into the benefits we get on consumption.
Vitamin A is essential for vision, good skin, hair, mucous membranes, bones, and for the proper functioning of the immune system as well as having antioxidant properties.
Vitamin E, like C, has an antioxidant action and the latter also involved in the formation of collagen, blood cells, bone and teeth.
It also promotes the absorption of iron from food and increases the resistance against infections.
Besides the pumpkin has excellent therapeutic properties in acute birth canal, especially in inflammation of the intestines.
The pipes also can be leveraged as they are good to prevent prostate cancer, especially if eaten raw.
What comes ailments while consumption of the pumpkin?
* Anticarcinogenic.
* Diuretics, debugger
* Helps prevent infections repiratorio device.
* Immune system: antibody formation, production of red and white cells.
* Vision, hair, nails, skin, mucous membranes, bones, teeth.
* Lowering of defenses.
* Cardiovascular problems and degenerative.
* Transmission and generation of nerve impulses and muscle.
* Intestinal transit: it is laxative.
Because of its low calorie and fat intake is recommended for weight loss diets because it helps to eliminate retained liquids and neutralizes anxiety versus sweet.
The pumpkin adds just 30 calories per 100 grams
The flesh of the pumpkin exerts an emollient (softener) and protector of the stomach lining.
So its use as a cream is indicated in case of heartburn, indigestion, gastritis and gastroduodenal ulcer case.
Finally, I must say that the pumpkin is suitable for diabetics because it stimulates the pancreas helping to regulate sugar levels in the blood.