Health Benefits of Pumpkin
Health Benefits of Pumpkin Image Source: "Traugers-farm-bucks-county-large" by Frenchtowner - I, Licensed under GFDL via Commons - https://commons.wikimedia.org /wiki/File:Traugers-farm-bucks-county-large.jpg#/media/File:Traugers-farm-bucks-county-large.jpg The pumpkin, a member of the Cucurbita family including squash and cucumbers, got its name from the Greek word "pepon" for large melon. Seeds from related plants have been found in Mexico, dating back over 7000 years to 5500 B.C. Mostly known for being a part of Halloween decorations or a pie filling, pumpkins are also packed with nutrition and offer a wide range of health benefits. Pumpkins are a storehouse of vitamins, mineral and other healthy nutrients. Whether it is the pulp or the seeds, pumpkins are great for your health and can offer some incredible benefits. High Carotenoids Content-Pumpkins owe their bright Orange color to the high amount of carotenoids present in them. Carote...