Pumpkin porridge, according to Chinese medicine, pumpkin is sweet, warm, to the spleen, stomach meridian, there is a tonic in the qi, heat detoxification, applicable to the spleen weakness, malnutrition, carbuncle, scalded by water and fire. The Compendium of Materia Medica says that it "replenishes the middle and benefits the qi". Pumpkin contains citrulline, arginine, maltotoxin and vitamins A, B, C, pectin, fiber and so on. Pectin in pumpkin can regulate the rate of absorption of food in the stomach, so that the absorption of sugar slows down, soluble fiber can delay the emptying of food in the stomach, control the rise in blood sugar after meals. Pectin can also be combined with excess cholesterol in the body, so that cholesterol absorption is reduced, blood cholesterol concentration decreased. Therefore, pumpkin has a "hypoglycemic and hypolipidemic good" reputation, people with diabetes, often take this product with meals, not only can be fruitful, but also can lower sugar and fat, can be said to be a number of things.