The pumpkin menu helps to improve health and lose weight.
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Pumpkin fasting days are beneficial during pumpkin season. One hundred grams of raw product contain only 23 kilocalories.
Pumpkin is also one of the best sources of beta-carotene, essential for vision and overall body tissues. In addition, beta-carotene prevents aging, quickly removes decay products from the body, and strengthens the immune system. Everyone knows that beta-carotene is found in carrots; only pumpkin has five times more of this critical component.
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The fiber and pectin contained in pumpkin provide a prolonged feeling of fullness, normalize the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract, and slow down the absorption of carbohydrates and fats. A pleasant bonus is the improvement of digestion and the condition of skin and hair.
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It should be eaten raw to get the most out of pumpkin and have minimal calories. There are many possibilities:
Raw pumpkin has a juicy, full-bodied taste, making it an excellent standalone snack or side dish.
Delicious vitamin salads are prepared from fresh pumpkins—a very successful combination – of raw pumpkins, apples, and carrots. Vitamin smoothies are also made from pulp using a hand blender, combining pumpkin with various fruits and berries.
Raw pumpkin cubes can be sprinkled with ground cinnamon or flaxseed. Furthermore, remember pumpkin seeds: they are full of magnesium, which positively affects the nervous system and muscle health.