Pumpkin, which contains more carotene than carrots, is extremely beneficial for the body. You can cook a lot of delicious and interesting dishes from it. But the largest amount of useful trace elements and vitamins is found in raw pumpkin.
During heat treatment, large amounts of vitamins evaporate, which reduces the benefits of vegetables and fruits. That is why pumpkin can and should be eaten raw. Ripe melon culture has a pleasant sweetish taste, juicy pulp. But, despite all the benefits and taste, there are a number of contraindications to frequent eating.
The benefits of raw pumpkin
Due to its unique composition, this ripe melon crop promotes the rapid elimination of toxins and toxins from the body. This has a beneficial effect on the work of the entire gastrointestinal tract. Pumpkin is a low-calorie food recommended for those following a specific meal plan or diet.
Ripe raw fruit contributes to:
- slowing down the aging process throughout the body;
- normalizing the amount of sugar in the blood;
- elimination of harmful cholesterol;
- prevention of pathological cell degeneration;
- normalization of erectile function.
Raw pumpkin can be eaten for dessert or a snack. For example, in the form of a smoothie. Mixing with other cultures is encouraged.
Pumpkin: Eating During Pregnancy
Pregnant women are advised to consume raw pumpkin pulp for breakfast or as a snack in the autumn, provided there are no contraindications. First, it helps to normalize blood pressure. It often gets lost during the period of bearing a child: it rises or falls. Secondly, raw pumpkin helps to normalize the water-salt balance. It is especially important during pregnancy that the body does not suffer from salt deposits or dehydration. Thirdly, pumpkin is a fiber that provides fast and long-lasting satiety without compromising shape and health.
Contraindications
It is not recommended to eat raw pumpkin:
- with gastritis with low acidity;
- stomach ulcer;
- intestinal colic.
You should refrain from eating raw pumpkin from shops and supermarkets, preferring "home" or farm fairs. When buying, it is imperative to familiarize yourself with the certificate of compliance with the established standards. Chemicals, which are often used to treat melons and gourds, tend to accumulate in the peel, penetrating into the pulp as it ripens.
