Cucumber, commonly known as pumpkin, is called gourd by people in southern Zhejiang, Fujian and Taiwan Province provinces. (scientific name: pumpkin? (Doukhi. Qianlin ) Doukhi. A kind of Cucurbitaceae pumpkin,
Annual creeping herb, the stem often takes root at nodes, the petiole is stout, the leaves are wide and oval or ovoid, the quality is slightly soft, the veins are raised, the tendrils are slightly stout, monoecious, the fruit stalk is stout, with edges and grooves, which varies with varieties, and there are often several longitudinal grooves or none outside, and the seeds are mostly ovoid or oblong.
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Nutritional value of pumpkin;
1, pumpkin is rich in dietary fiber, which is good for the heart. A survey of 1 10,000 people in Harvard University shows that the risk of coronary heart disease is reduced by 40% compared with those who eat low fiber. A recent study in Sweden reached a similar conclusion. Compared with women on a low-fiber diet, women on a high-fiber diet have a 25% lower risk of heart disease.
2. Pumpkin seeds are rich in tryptophan, which is responsible for helping the human body to make serotonin. This neurotransmitter has the functions of relaxing spirit, relieving tension and improving mood, thus contributing to sleep.
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