Pumpkins often used as a healthy food of Native Americans. Thus, Americans believe pumpkins including a delicious fruit and is safe to consume even moderate diet.
Still not sure of the health benefits of pumpkin ? as reported by Care2 , Saturday (10/12/2013 ) ninth try to check the following benefits of pumpkin.
1 . Source of complex carbohydratesPumpkin is a source of complex carbohydrates that can help provide energy for the body .
2 . rich in fiberpumpkin has a lot of fiber which can help the digestive system . Keep in mind , one cup of pumpkin has three grams of fiber .
3 . effective dietAlso high in fiber can help weight loss .
4 . Have a high beta caroteneBrilliant orange color indicates a high content of beta carotene . Beta carotene is a precursor ( inactive form ) of vitamin A. That is, except for the eyes , pumpkin is also good for keeping the body's immune system .
5 . Can camouflage scarsPumpkin can help to protect the healing skin as sun damage and can even help disguise scars
6 . Reduce risk of cancerBeta carotene in pumpkin may reduce the risk of cancer . A diet high in beta carotene has been associated with a reduced risk of certain cancers , including breast , prostate , lung , cervix ( cervical ) and skin cancer .
7 . stay fitPumpkin can help balance electrolytes after exercise . This is because the pumpkin contains more potassium than a banana (comparison , 564 milligrams of potassium and 422 milligrams on a pumpkin on a banana ) .
8 . ward off the fluPumpkin can help ward off colds and flu . Cooked pumpkin contains 11 milligrams of vitamin C.
9 . anti- HIVBeta- carotene in pumpkin was also able to increase the overall immunity . In a study conducted on people with HIV , researchers found that people who regularly consume pumpkin , decreased the risk of HIV infection .
