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Nov 27, 20192 min

Is Pumpkin a Fruit or Vegetable?

Pumpkin is commonly viewed as a vegetable but it turns out that is a fruit, as it contains seeds.

Pumpkin is a type of winter squash. It is also referred as a gourd from the family of plants in the two Cucurbitaceae genera Lagenaria and Cucurbita, or also to their hollow, dried-out shell.

Pumpkin is nutritious and linked to many health benefits:
 
* Rich in Vitamin A, Lutein and Zeaxanthin that may protect your eyesight.

* Packed with other vitamins and minerals that may boost immunity.

* Low in calories, as it’s 94% water that may promote weight Loss. One cup of cooked pumpkin (245 grams) contains (2): Calories: 49 Fat: 0.2 grams Protein: 2 grams Carbs: 12 grams Fiber: 3 grams

* Nutrient density and Low Calorie Count

* High antioxidant content that may reduce risk of chronic diseases. This is due to its contains of alpha-carotene, beta-carotene, beta-cryptoxanthin and many others, which may protect your cells against damage by free radicals.

* Good source of potassium, vitamin C, fiber that may benefit heart health.

Warnings:

* Some people may experience allergies after eating pumpkin.

* It is mildly diuretic, which means eating a lot of pumpkin may induce a “water pill”-like reaction, increasing the amount of water and salt your body expels through urine.

* Pumpkin-based junk foods — such as lattés, candies and pie fillings — are loaded with added sugar. They do not offer the same health benefits as consuming the fruit.

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