The virtues of pumpkin
Pumpkin: an intestinal stimulant
The action of fibers pumpkin (1.3 g per 100 g) is reinforced by mannitol, a laxative sugar. Always eaten cooked and often ground (soups, purees), these fibers are particularly well tolerated.
Pumpkin: beautiful skin insurance
After carrots and spinach, pumpkin is one of the vegetables best provided with provitamin A (2 mg per 100 g) necessary for the radiance of the skin. The more orange its flesh, the richer it is.
Pumpkin: an anti-cholesterol ally
The pectins contained in the flesh of the pumpkin delay the passage of sugars into the blood. They also trap particles of cholesterol and partially reduce absorption.
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The winning duos
Pumpkin and potato soup
With respectively 320 mg and 500 mg of potassium per 100 g (with draining properties), these two vegetables blend into a special elimination velvety.
Pumpkin pie and flaked almonds
Vitamin E in almonds enhances the effect of pumpkin carotenoids for a protective action against cancer and cardiovascular disease.
Discover here our recipes based on squash and pumpkin, simple and quick to prepare.
