Pumpkin

This is this time of the year...PUMPKIN TIME!!!

Most of you are just doing it scary lantern for Halloween and do not even know then pumpkin have a lot of benefits and is low in calories ;) 

PUMPKIN BENEFITS :

• 100g of pumpkin gives only 32 calories 
• Contains a lot of carotene
• Pumpkin fruit should be eaten by people with arteriosclerosis or high blood pressure
• Can be used in the treatment of constipation, especially in obese individuals
• Pumpkin is very rich in Vitamins A , B1 , B2 , C , PP and mineral substances such as  phosphorus, iron, calcium, potassium and magnesium
• It is low in calories and fat free
• Seeds consist of 30-40% of an oil containing a large amount of phytosterols and unsaturated fatty acids inhibit the deposition of cholesterol deposits in tissues and thus prevent atherosclerosis.

Pumpkin definitely supports weight loss!!!

Pumpkin

Pumpkin refers to certain cultivars of squash, most commonly those of Cucurbita pepo, that are round, with smooth, slightly ribbed skin and deep yellow to orange coloration. The thick shell contains the seeds and pulp.Wikipedia

Nutrition Facts

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Amount Per 100 grams1 cup (1" cubes) (116 g)1 cup (1" cubes) (116 g)

Calories 30

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 0.1 g	0%
Saturated fat 0.1 g	0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0 g
Monounsaturated fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg	0%
Sodium 1 mg	0%
Potassium 394 mg	11%
Total Carbohydrate 8 g	2%
Dietary fiber 0.6 g	2%
Sugar 3.2 g
Protein 1.2 g	2%

Vitamin A	197%	Vitamin C	17%
Calcium	2%	Iron	4%
Vitamin D	0%	Vitamin B-6	5%
Vitamin B-12	0%	Magnesium	3%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Think about this  Benefits every time you cut the pumpkin ......And if You looking some recipes.... is Here !

 If any one of you have any good recipes , Please  share with me  ;)

This pumpkin pie is delicious !!!!  I gonna make this for this Halloween again ;) But You have to share it  with You family or friends ;)