Health Benefits of Eating Pumpkin

Health Benefits of Eating Pumpkin

Strengthens the immune system

Iron, folate Vitamin C, and vitamin E in pumpkin can improve your immune system by strengthening the intestinal lining and immune cells. With a strong immune system, your body can combat disease-causing germs much more efficiently.

Improves Your Eyesight

Pumpkin can improve your eyesight in many ways. For instance, it helps the retina function properly, thanks largely to its high beta-carotene content. Pumpkin is also said to prevent age-related macular degeneration. Researchers believe this effect is caused by vitamins and minerals in the vegetable.

Boosts Skin Health

Vitamin C and Vitamin E are antioxidants. This means they can neutralize free radicals and prevent dry skin, wrinkles, and fine lines. Beta carotene in pumpkin is also beneficial for your skin health because protects your skin from harmful ultraviolet rays.

Elena Ognivtseva
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Nutritionist, Cornell University, MS

I believe that nutrition science is a wonderful helper both for the preventive improvement of health and adjunctive therapy in treatment. My goal is to help people improve their health and well-being without torturing themselves with unnecessary dietary restrictions. I am a supporter of a healthy lifestyle – I play sports, cycle, and swim in the lake all year round. With my work, I have been featured in Vice, Country Living, Harrods magazine, Daily Telegraph, Grazia, Women's Health, and other media outlets.

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