The benefits of eating pumpkins in the fall
"Autumn arrives, pumpkin is pretty", in addition to the pumpkin can give us a taste of enjoyment, but also has a variety of health effects. Here are four health effects of pumpkins.
Four health effects of pumpkin
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Pumpkin is one of the fruits and vegetables rich in beta carotene. This nutrient can be converted into vitamin A in the human body. Research from the National Institutes of Health pointed out that vitamin A can enhance the visual clarity of the eyes in dim environments. Harvard University studies have shown that vitamin A can also delay the decline of retinal function caused by retinitis pigmentosa. In addition, vitamin A helps to form and maintain healthy skin, teeth and bones.
Heart care
Pumpkin is rich in dietary fiber and is good for the heart. A person-scale study at Harvard University showed that high-fibre dieters had a 40% lower risk of coronary heart attack than those with a low-fiber diet. A new Swedish study also came to a similar conclusion. Women with a high-fiber diet had a 25% lower risk of heart disease compared with women with a low-fiber diet.
Help sleep
Pumpkin seed is rich in tryptophan, which is responsible for helping the human body to produce serotonin. This neurotransmitter has a relaxing mental effect, can relieve tension, and at the same time, it can also improve mood and thus help to sleep.
Protect the prostate
Pumpkin seed oil prevents prostate cell proliferation. Pumpkin seed oil also contains carotenoids and omega 3 fatty acids, which can reduce the risk of prostate cancer. Zinc in pumpkin seeds is also good for prostate health.
Pumpkin consumption method
Cook the pumpkin not too soft or too hard, otherwise the pumpkin taste will be greatly reduced. The best way is to cook in a large pot. Just cut the squash into small pieces, and then add the water in the pan that can be used without a pumpkin.
If you use a microwave to cook, be sure to place the pumpkin pieces side by side, add two tablespoons of water on top, and cover with plastic wrap, heat for 6 minutes, and then remove.
In Sichuan, people usually make pumpkins into desserts. They put the pumpkin and green beans together for several hours, then add sugar and freeze in the refrigerator.
Pumpkin taboos
The pumpkin should be properly preserved and stored for a long time. Otherwise, it will produce alcohol through anaerobic glycolysis and it will cause poisoning after eating. Be sure to check carefully before eating pumpkin. If you find that the epidermis has ulceration, or if you smell it after cutting it, you must not eat it.
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