Pumpkin health benefits

Who wants all the vitamins, A, B, C, D, E ... A lot of people do. Well, here’s a fun fact. Did you know pumpkins have many nutritional benefits? It’s true.   

Taylor Bonn and Carol Connell  explain how pumpkins are packed with vitamins A, B, C, E and K. Pumpkins are also full of fiber and carbohydrates. All these nutrients result in the body remaining full for longer periods of time while supporting the immune system. Fortunately and unfortunately, everything is done in moderation. That being said, you should not eat a whole pumpkin pie.   

Pumpkins are known to be rich in potassium. According to Alison Kane, potassium improves bone health, helps lower blood pressure and decreases the risk of kidney stones. Again, that does not mean you should eat a whole pumpkin pie.   

As mentioned, pumpkins are full of fiber. Dominique Simon states that there are 2.7 grams of fiber in each cup. You could probably eat a slice of pumpkin pie, just don’t go overboard. Let’s get back on track. Since pumpkins are full of vitamin A, they help improve eyesight, too. Isn’t that great? Without that, you wouldn’t be able to read all this information.   

Lastly, vitamins C and E are essential in taking care of your skin. Luckily, Integris Health explains that pumpkins contain both vitamins C and E which support skin health by caring for cells and tissue in the body. This helps reduce wrinkles.  

There are additional ways pumpkins support the body. Pumpkins include all benefits stated above, as well as improving sleep, mood, digestion and anti-inflammatory properties. So, get into fall festivities and find healthy pumpkin recipes. Just stay away from the temptation of eating all the pumpkin pie. Everything in moderation.