Pumpkin Beyond Halloween - Source of Fiber Vitamins and Minerals

in #steemit-health7 years ago (edited)

A part from Halloween and thanksgiving meal pumpkin is a rich source of fiber, vitamins and minerals.Pumpkin is used to make soups, desserts and breads and pumpkin pie.Pumpkin is generally fully grown in October.I am list some quick benefits of pumpkin below


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  • Pumpkins Keep Eyesight Sharp
  • Pumpkin Seeds Can Help Your Heart and play a role in cancer prevention.
  • Due to high levels of Vitamin C can Boost Your Immune System and better for sleep well.
  • Pumpkins Keep the skin wrinkle free
  • Pumpkins helps in Weight Loss

Pumpkin Nutrition Facts:

Pumpkin is an incredibly nutritious food as i already said that it has lots of fiber vitamins and minerals and relatively few calories.

1 cup of cooked pumpkin provides.

Folate: 6%
Vitamin K: 49%
Vitamin C: 19%
Calories: 49
Carbs: 12 grams
Potassium: 16%
Vitamin E: 10%
Protein: 2 grams
Fiber: 3 grams
vitamin B6: 5%
Copper: 11%
Iron: 8%

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