Pumpkins can't be eaten with sweet potatoes, which will cause abdominal distension and abdominal pain; Pumpkin can't be eaten with mutton, otherwise it will cause bloating and constipation; Pumpkin can't be eaten with vinegar, which will destroy the nutrition of pumpkin itself; Pumpkin can't be used with hairtail, which will cause physical discomfort.

Because pumpkin contains enzymes that decompose vitamin C, vegetables and fruits rich in vitamin C should not be eaten at the same time. Vitamin C is heat-resistant, and this enzyme is destroyed when the pumpkin is cooked. Therefore, pumpkins should be boiled, not fried, and not fried with tomatoes and peppers. Vegetables rich in vitamin C include spinach, rape, tomato, bell pepper, Chinese cabbage and cauliflower.

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Pumpkin contains vitamins and pectin, which has good adsorption, can combine and eliminate bacterial toxins and other harmful substances in the body, such as lead, mercury and radioactive elements in heavy metals, and play a detoxification role.

The pectin contained in pumpkin can also protect gastrointestinal mucosa from the stimulation of rough food and promote the healing of ulcer surface, which is suitable for patients with gastric diseases. Pumpkin contains ingredients that can promote bile secretion, strengthen gastrointestinal peristalsis and help food digestion.

Pumpkin can eliminate the mutation of nitrosamine, which is a carcinogen, has the function of preventing cancer, and can help the recovery of liver and kidney function and enhance the regeneration ability of liver and kidney cells.

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