Pumpkin
April 27 2021,
Alenka Mestek
Nutrition Facts |
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Serving size | 100 g |
Amount per serving | |
Calories |
26 |
% Daily Value* | |
Total Fat 0,1g | 0 % |
Saturated Fat 0,1g | 0 % |
Sodium 1mg | 0 % |
Total Carbohydrate 6,5g | 2 % |
Dietary Fiber 0,5g | 2 % |
Sugar 2,8g | |
Protein 1g | 2 % |
Vitamin D 0,00mcg | 0 % |
Calcium 21.00mg | 2 % |
Iron 0,80mg | 4 % |
Potassium 340mg | 7 % |
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contribute to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
**Source: www.nutritionvalue.org |
SQUASH VEGETABLE. Also known as a pumpkin, from which various images are carved for Halloween and are mostly used only for decoration. However, this is a pumpkin that has a huge number of positive properties that are beneficial to your health.
Healt benefits
- Improves eyesight - a cup of pumpkin puree contains more than 200% of the recommended daily intake of vitamin A, which is crucial in improving vision. Pumpkins are full of beta-carotene, which turns the body into one of the forms of vitamin A that protects your eyesight.
- An excellent food for weight loss - pumpkins are full of fiber, have very few calories and are very filling. You can bake them, cook them, make soups or sauces out of them. If you add a few more spices to them, you only improve their taste and you have an excellent meal ready.
- Pumpkin seeds are good for the heart - pumpkin seeds are a great source for better heart function, as they are naturally rich in phytosterols, which are supposed to help lower cholesterol.
- Against cancer prevention - Pumpkins contain a huge amount of the antioxidant beta-carotene, which, according to some research, is even said to help prevent cancer.
- For more beautiful skin - carotenes in pumpkin are supposed to neutralize free radicals, which are supposed to keep your skin tense and youthful.
- After exercise - it turns out that a cup of cooked pumpkin contains more potassium than a banana. Potassium helps the body regain electrolyte balance and allow muscles to function as much as possible.
- Pumpkin seeds for a better mood - The seeds are rich in an amino acid called tryptophan, which is important for the production of a happiness hormone called serotonin.
- For better resistance - they are an excellent source of vitamin C, which strengthens the immune system and prevents colds.
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