Benefits of pumpkin

Benefits of pumpkin. This is one of the vegetables that experts have classified as a fruit, it is very nutritious and has many health benefits. It is also one of the fruits that is used for artistic purposes. This happens especially during Halloween. Let us find out exactly what is contained in this vegetable that is also a fruit.

• PUMPKINS ARE LOADED WITH ANTIOXIDANTS

As your body breaks down food and undertakes its metabolic work, it produces what is known as free radicals. These  are molecules that can be very harmful to your body event though they are very important in other ways. One of the important work they do is to kill bacteria that could cause you to be sick.

These free radicals can be harmful if they begin to cause what is known as “oxidative stress”. This process is a cause of several chronic conditions, some of which are inflammatory illnesses and cardiac conditions. According to research, if this oxidative stress is reduced, you can also beat down your risk of having chronic conditions.

These can be dealt with using pumpkins because pumpkins are loaded with powerful antioxidants like alpha-carotene and beta-carotene. These have the ability to counter free radicals and stopping them from destroying your body. This is why it is a good thing to have pumpkin in your diet according to some studies.

• IMMUNE BOOSTING VITAMINS

A weak immune system is one that makes you prone to sicknesses very easily. This is why it is important to have strong immune system. Pumpkin has a lot of vitamin A which helps to make your immune system very strong. According to research, the vitamin A in pumpkin will give your immune system the ability it needs so that it can deal with infections. This is why when others don’t have enough of vitamin A, their immune system will become very weak. Per some studies, Vitamin A is therefore very crucial for you to have a solid defense mechanism.

Apart from that, pumpkin also contains a lot of vitamin C, this is also a very important vitamin that helps you to heal in faster than usual when you develop a sore in your body. According to studies, vitamin C also helps your white blood cells to be strong.

BENEFITS OF PUMPKIN INCLUDES

Pumpkin also has lutein in addition to zeaxanthin which gives your eyes good health

Pumpkin has a lot of water and few calories, this may promote weight management

The high content of antioxidants in pumpkin makes you to beat down your chances of getting caner

For all these health benefits and more, enjoy pumpkin in all forms.

HEALTHYLINE