Pumpkin in Indonesia is often processed into compote during fasting month. Abroad, pumpkins are often carved and used as creepy decorations when halloween. It turns out that this orange round fruit has a myriad of health benefits because it is rich in vitamins and minerals. Curious about the benefits of pumpkin for health? Read on to find out more.
Nutrition of pumpkin
Pumpkin is rich in nutrients such as potassium, antioxidants and vitamins. Nutrients in one cup of boiled pumpkin without salt include 49 calories, 1.76 grams of protein, 0.17 grams of fat, 12 grams of carbohydrates, 2.7 grams of fiber and 5.1 grams of sugar.
Eating one cup of pumpkin can meet the needs of vitamin A more than 100 percent, vitamin C 20 percent, vitamin E, riboflavin, potassium, copper and manganese up to 10 percent, and five percent for thamin, B6, folate, pantothenic acid, niacin, iron , magnesium and phosphorus.
If cooked with pumpkin can provide benefits so large, of course the fresh pumpkin will provide more benefits. Canned squash also has a lot of nutrients, but it must be chosen which does not contain too much sugar.
Benefits of pumpkin for health
Here are some health benefits of pumpkin that you should know:
Low in calories and high in fiber.
Sharpen vision.
Beautify the skin.
Improve the immune system.
Prevent cancer.
Maintain heart health.
Lowers high blood pressure.
