Happy Halloween everyone! To celebrate this spooky occasion I have decided to write a post on the health benefits of pumpkins. When you’ve finished carving, start cooking!
Much like their fellow orange vegetable the carrot, pumpkins are high in vitamin A. Vitamin A is associated with improved vision in normal circumstances and in dim lighting conditions. Vitamin A also helps to improve healthy skin and hair.
Pumpkins improve your cardiovascular and respiratory systems. The high fibre content lowers a consumers risk in coronary heart disease. Pumpkin seeds are a source of phytoestrogens. Phytoestorgens are associated with lowering hypertension.
Here’s how to add pumpkin to your diet:
Pumpkins are wicked for recipes that works with your sweet tooth. You can make healthy pancake, bread and protein bar substitutes.
Try pumpkin soup. You can add a large mixture of other vegetables such as sweet potatoes, leek and butternut squash.
Make a twist on an Italian classic and create a pumpkin ravioli. This is a good way to add your whole grain carbohydrates to a healthy meal.
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