4 super health benefits of pumpkin

Not everyone enjoys eating pumpkin but if you want to live a healthy and happy life, making pumpkin a staple in your diet is vital. Pumpkin has tons of health benefits, and since it can be consumed in several ways, easing into it won’t be much hassle. Before you start searching for different and fun recipes, here is a list of reasons why you should be consuming pumpkin. Read on.

Rich in nutrients

Why pumpkin is loved around the world is because of its high nutritional value. It is packed with over ten types of nutrients, out of which Vitamin A being the most prominent one. Consuming pumpkin helps reduce the nutrient deficit in the body naturally and encourage better health. Also, along with being high in nutrients, it is low in calories, making it a great food pick for natural weight loss. 

Aids sleep

Who knew that eating pumpkin could help improve sleeping patterns and quality? Serotonin is vital to sleep soundly. Pumpkin has an amino acid compound- tryptophan that gets converted into serotonin. Now you know why you sleep incredibly well after a lavish Thanksgiving dinner. You can also add chocolate pumpkin cake to the menu for even better sleep.

Encourages good heart health

The presence of antioxidants and fibre makes pumpkin a great food choice for improving heart health. It also has potassium and various Vitamins that guard the heart against possible difficulties. At the same time, the antioxidants remove the toxins from the body, and fibre helps better absorb nutrients to keep the heart functioning well. It is one more reason to indulge in healthy pumpkin cake. 

Improves eyesight

Since pumpkin is enriched with Vitamin A, it plays an active role in improving eyesight. Regular consumption of pumpkin can be highly beneficial.

Super-versatile

From seeds and savoury casserole to sweet cookies and cake, pumpkin can be incorporated into your meals in several ways. Try out new dishes to find the ones that appeal to your taste buds.

BA Bakery’s Founder and CEO, Akshi Khandelwal, started this bakery to help people enjoy their favourite treats without compromising their health. To taste the whole range of cakes and cookies, visit Butterfly Ayurveda’s website today.