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Although pumpkin’s image is closely
intertwined with Halloween, this delicious fall squash has a lot more to
offer than one night of carving fun and scary faces. Unfortunately, its
culinary uses and health benefits are often forgotten and put aside
once the spooky holiday has come and passed. While pumpkin spice latte
lovers shine some light on this colorful autumnal delicacy, we believe
it deserves more attention, especially as pumpkin actually has an
impressive range of nutritional benefits that we seldom talk about.
Did you know, for example, that consuming pumpkin regularly can improve
your immunity, give your digestion a boost, and even protect you
against many chronic diseases? Yes, pumpkin flesh can do all of that and
more!
So, go get yourself a pumpkin and start thinking of ways to include more of this vibrant fall staple in your diet (although we can help with that)! Here are a few reasons why pumpkin deserves to be on your plate, not only this season, but all year round.
Nutritional Facts
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One of the things we love most about pumpkin is its incredibly vibrant orange color. It turns out that its high content in beta-carotene is responsible for its beautiful hue. Pumpkin is also a good source
of vitamin C, vitamin E, B-vitamins, calcium, potassium, phosphorus,
copper, and fiber. Apart from this impressive array of vitamins and
minerals, pumpkins are chock full of antioxidants
such as lutein, polysaccharides, phytosterols, unsaturated fatty acids,
and peptides. Here are a few of the amazing effects these nutrients
have on our brain and body:
Health Benefits of Pumpkin
1. Prevent Heart Attack and Stroke 
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As mentioned, pumpkin is a great source of potassium. This mineral plays an important role in regulating blood pressure and for this reason it has been shown to reduce the risk of having a stroke and developing heart disease. Carotonoids, a family of antioxidants found in pumpkin, also help prevent heart disease because of their inhibiting effect on the oxidation of cholesterol in our arteries.
Want to reap the heart protective benefits of pumpkin? We suggest making this delicious Creamy Pumpkin Soup With Pumpkin Sour Cream, picture above, this Creamy Pumpkin Lasagna, or this Portobello Pumpkin Ravioli With Sage and Walnut Pesto for dinner tonight.
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