Al-Marsad newspaper: An American nutritionist revealed the benefits of including pumpkin in the diet.
The nutritionist said that pumpkin helps reduce the risk of developing cataracts, and strengthens muscle tissue, bones and mucous membranes.
Pumpkin improves the condition of the heart and blood vessels, and effectively helps in weight loss, according to RIA Novosti.
Vitamin С in pumpkin helps immune cells get rid of harmful bacteria, while potassium regulates the balance of fluids and minerals in the cells of the body, and maintains a normal level of blood pressure.
Pumpkin is rich in dietary fiber, which makes a person feel full for a long time, in addition to lowering the level of cholesterol in the blood.
Pumpkin seeds contain antioxidants that slow down the aging process, as well as magnesium, iron, zinc and manganese.