Pumpkin/ कद्दू OR Kaddoo

Pumpkin, Kaddu OR Petha is actually winter squash. Many of us tend to ignore Kaddu, but you’ll surprised to note that Pumpkin is very useful if you trying to lose weight, than Kaddu, Petha OR Pumpkin is one of the best vegetable you must include into your diet. Pumpkin is so versatile, that people use it pumpkin for savoury and sweet dishes. Another surprise for you is Pumpkin is not a Vegetable, scientifically it is a fruit.

Pumpkin is highly nutritious and rich in vitamins specially Vitamin A, here are the some of the health benefits of Pumpkin.

Pumpkin is high in Antioxidants (alpha-carotene, beta-carotene and beta-cryptoxanthin) , which may help reduce the risk of Chronic Diseases.
Pumpkin help boosting immunity
Help improve/ protect Eyesight (Vitamin A, Lutein and Zeaxanthin)
Pumpkin is Low in Calorie Count - helpful for Weight Loss
Pumpkin is Heart Healthy (Potassium, Vitamin C and Fiber)

However like any other food, eating Pumpkin in excess, can increase risk of Diuretics. Also pumpkin based junk food like candies / pie etc are loaded with added sugar so one should avoid these

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