St. Petersburg advised to eat pumpkin with seeds for immunity
Pumpkin is a good option for the autumn diet. In 100 grams of only 26 calories, there are no harmful fats and starch, but there is dietary fiber and juice. About the benefits of the product reminded “Petersburg diary” with reference to the press service of the Interregional Department of Rospotrebnadzor in St. Petersburg and Leningrad region.
Pumpkin is a good option for the autumn diet. In 100 grams of only 26 calories, there are no harmful fats and starch, but there is dietary fiber and juice. About the benefits of the product reminded “Petersburg diary” with reference to the press service of the Interregional Department of Rospotrebnadzor in St. Petersburg and Leningrad region.
The department noted that the pumpkin has a lot of vitamins C and B, potassium, iron and other minerals. It is especially valuable provitamin A: it is five times more than in carrots, and three times more than in beef liver.
Seeds are useful. They have zinc and magnesium, which support immunity and heart function. Also, the seeds contain phytosterols, which help reduce “bad” cholesterol, vegetable protein, fiber and healthy fats.
By the way, pumpkin is about 90% water, so it helps to maintain water balance. Earlier, Rospotrebnadzor reminded that an adult needs at least 1.5 liters of clean water per day. Water is involved in all vital processes and helps to remove toxins. Without it, a person dies in 3-7 days.
