10 Health Benefits of Pumpkin
Pumpkins belong to the Cucurbitaceae family and are a type of winter squash. In the United States, it is traditional to have pumpkins around Halloween and Thanksgiving.
Generally, pumpkins are referred to as a vegetable, although scientifically they are a fruit. This is due to the seeds that they contain. However, nutritionally, they resemble vegetables more than fruit.
Pumpkins don’t only taste good, they also come with many nutrients and, therefore, have many health benefits. They contain vitamins A, B2, C, and E, and iron, copper, potassium, manganese, and fiber. Pumpkins also contain a small amount of magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, and folate. Pumpkins are mostly made of water and have very few calories.
