PUMPKIN ~ Another important Autumn Food ~ * Pumpkin is a type of winter squash, an excellent source of Carotenoids, including Beta-Carotene (which converts into Vitamin A in your body). Pumpkin is also rich in FIBER, with three grams in a one-cup serving, and you can consume the SEEDS, too, for additional benefits (like Immune system and Prostate support). Other notable nutrients in pumpkin include Vitamin C, Potassium, Riboflavin, Copper, and Manganese, along with Vitamin E, B vitamins, Folate, iIon, and Phosphorus. Taken together, pumpkin provides a powerful blend of nutrients that work together to synergistically benefit your health. As reported in Nutrition Research Reviews: * “Pumpkin is one of the well-known edible plants and has substantial Medicinal properties due to the presence of unique natural edible substances. It contains several Phyto-constituents belonging to the categories of Alkaloids, Flavonoids, and Palmitic, Oleic and Linoleic Acids. Various important medicinal properties including Anti-Diabetic, Antioxidant, Anti-Carcinogenic, Anti-Inflammatory and others have been well documented.” * When using pumpkin in your cooking, you needn’t resort to canned. Simply wash the pumpkin’s exterior, scoop out the seeds and pulp, and roast it, whole, in a 350°F oven for one to two hours, until tender. You can also cut it in half and place it, cut side down, on a baking sheet in a 350°F oven for one to two hours. Then, simply scrape out the tender flesh and discard the rind. Pumpkin is in season from October to February.
Posted on: Thu, 30 Oct 2014 12:24:54 +0000
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