Several reasons to buy a pumpkin today

Nino Abesadze, the endocrinologist of the clinic of the National Center of Surgery “New Life”, talks about the benefits of the pumpkin.

100 grams of pumpkin contains 26 calories, which is attributed to low-calorie foods.

Pumpkin is the best source of vitamin A. 100 grams of pumpkin is enough to fill the daily need for vitamin A. It is very important for the growth and development of the children, vision and normal functioning of the immune system.

Pregnant women, taking vitamin A through the multivitamin supplements along with healthy food, should be cautious, because an excessive amount of vitamin A is not recommended for the fetus, therefore, the best way is to fill the daily intake of vitamin A with food, such as pumpkin.

The pumpkin contains vitamin C, necessary for the synthesis of collagen. Collagen is a component of many organs and systems, including the skeletal, cardiovascular systems.

Vitamin C has an antioxidant effect.

It is widely believed that vitamin C is effective in the treatment of seasonal viruses (colds). This point of view has not been confirmed scientifically, although taking its daily norm is indeed associated with a mild course of viral diseases.

The composition of the pumpkin also includes B group vitamins, which are involved in the functioning of almost all tissues. Their deficiency causes anemia, neurological disorders. The appropriate dose of vitamins from this group, especially folic acid, is necessary for pregnant women.

The pumpkin contains a sufficient amount of potassium, which is especially important for people suffering from arterial hypertension.

Through the pumpkin seeds, our body acquires many nutrients, including fatty acids, which fight against "bad" cholesterol and cardiovascular diseases.

But we must be careful with the calories because 100 grams of pumpkin seeds contain about 440 calories.

Pumpkin seeds are a good source of potassium, magnesium, zinc, iron, fiber. These elements give pumpkin seeds special properties. It is the best antioxidant, protects the body from the effects of harmful substances, reduces the risk of developing prostate, breast and stomach cancer, has a positive effect on blood pressure.

Here are some reasons why you should eat pumpkin and its seeds:

• They have a positive effect on the growth and development of children;
• Provide pregnant woman with essential vitamins;
• They are good for eyesight;
• They help to lower blood pressure;
• Healthy fats provide prevention of cardiovascular diseases;
• They are useful for the immune system;
• The antioxidant effect protects the body from cancer;
• According to some research, they improve the quality of sperm;
• Improve mood;
• Provide restful sleep;

The clinic “New Life” address: Tbilisi, Digomi Lubliana street №21a

You can contact the Call-center of the clinic “New Life” at 577 05 99 00;

If you have some questions, you can contact the endocrinologist of the clinic “New Life” Nino Abesadze at 599 44 08 03.

Wish you health!