Will Bulsiewicz, an American gastroenterologist well known on social networks, recently presented what he considers to be the 3 best autumn vegetables, particularly beneficial for health.
But among these vegetables, there is one that the gastroenterologist (aka theguthealthmd)) prefer above all, not only for its variety of recipes, but above all for its benefits for our intestine and our metabolism: pumpkin.
A vegetable that reduces the risk of diabetes
“First, it increases beneficial bacteria like the bacterium Akkermansia. Second, it reduces unhealthy bacteria like bacterium Biophila. Third, it increases the diversity of the microbiota. This makes it an excellent fall vegetable for metabolism because it reduces insulin resistance, therefore essentially protecting you against the risk of type 2 diabetes,” explains the gastroenterologist.
Pumpkin or pumpkin: how to recognize them?
- The pumpkin : it can be recognized by its round shape. Its tender and sweet flesh will be perfect for replacing butter and some of the sugar in an autumn dessert. It is also an excellent source of potassium, since it contains 17% of the recommended daily intake, for only 100 g consumed. Most ? It is possible to collect the seeds to season your salad. Just wash them and dry grill them.
- The pumpkin: its rather elongated shape is similar to that of the pear. It is also smaller than the pumpkin. With its chestnut aftertaste, pumpkin is ideal for a velouté or a puree accompanied by cranberry. In terms of calories, we are on the light side, with 38 kcal per 100 g. Unlike pumpkin, its skin is thinner and can be eaten. Good news since it concentrates a large quantity of nutrients!
