health benefits of pumpkins

Pumpkin whether it is a pulp or seed act as a store house of various vitamin, mineral and other healthy nutrients

HIGH CAROTENOID

Its prevents from premature aging.

Beta carotene present in pumpkin seeds and flesh have antioxidant and ant inflammatory properties. Prevents from joint pain and arthritis.

Cardiovascular diseases

LUTEIN AND ZEAXANTHINE

Protect eyes from the free radical damage

Prevents from cataracts formation

Prevents degeneration of eye tissue

Pumpkin seeds or pepitas are the  rich source of protein.one ounce of seed gives approx. 7 gram of protein.

PHYTOSTEROLS or the oil of seeds can reduce blood cholesterol level.

Lower the risk of prostate cancer

ESSENTIAL FATTY ACIDS

Reduce risk of cardiovascularr diseases,Arthritis,Cancer

Improve brain power

VITAMIN A

Promotes eye health

Booste immune system

VITAMIN C

Protection against various cancer

MAGNESIUM

Present in pulp and seed helps in maintenance of bones and teeth

POTASSIUM AND ZINC:

Potassium is necessary for CVS diseases and prevents onset of hypertension

Zinc is necessary for bone density in osteoporosis,booste immune system and promote health of reproductive system.

FIBER:

Pumpkin is low in calories and high in fiber that helps in treating various GIT diseases such as constipation,indigestion etc

Helps in reducing blood cholesterol level and regulating blood sugar.

Vitamin A,E,C as well zinc helps in increasing glow of skin.

L-trptophan present in pumpkin flesh helps in reducing depression

Act as natural diuretic

Used to treat various parasites such as tapeworm and other parasites

Helps in prevention of kidney stones.