Pumpkin contains protein, fat, sugar, crude fiber, carotene, vitamin B 1, vitamin B2, vitamin C, niacin, calcium, phosphorus, zinc, cobalt, pectin, adenine, aspartic acid, arginine, citrulline, trigonelline and other substances beneficial to human body.

Pumpkin contains a lot of pectin substances, which can increase the viscosity of the contents in the gastrointestinal tract, delay the absorption of carbohydrates by the digestive system and help to lose weight. At the same time, pectin in pumpkin can also protect the ulcer surface of gastrointestinal tract from other foods, which is beneficial to the recovery of patients with gastric and duodenal ulcers.

Eating pumpkin is very suitable for people who are in close contact with harmful substances such as lead, mercury, cadmium and radioactive elements, because the pectin it contains can adhere to or remove harmful substances in the body and has the function of detoxification.

Pumpkin can also promote human growth and development, and is suitable for teenagers.

disadvantage

It is harmful for women to eat pumpkin seeds. Excessive consumption will lead to dizziness, which will lead to chest tightness and shortness of breath. Pumpkin seeds contain more fat, which will lead to obesity, nausea and excessive internal heat, and affect digestive function.

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Tips and taboos:

Anyone with beriberi, jaundice and qi stagnation and dampness resistance should avoid eating pumpkin.

According to the principle of food medicinal properties, pumpkin should not be eaten with mutton; Avoid eating with foods rich in vitamin C, such as spinach, rape, tomatoes, green peppers, Chinese cabbage and cauliflower.

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