Pumpkin: The delicious autumn vegetables are so healthy

Pumpkin is a reason for many to look forward to autumn. The diverse vegetables with their many different types can be used as a main course, breakfast or dessert. We show you how healthy pumpkin is in this practical tip.

Pumpkin: It's in there

Pumpkin soup, roasted pumpkin seeds or pumpkin pie - pumpkin is universal, inexpensive and easy to use. In addition, he is very healthy. It's all in it:

• Pumpkin contains only 25 kilocalories per 100 grams. We have already told you in another practical tip how healthy pumpkin seeds are and what exactly they contain.
• With only 0.6 grams of fat, but 1.7 grams of protein per 100 grams, pumpkin is also an ideal meal for athletes who want to boost their fat burning.
• The minerals potassium, calcium, zinc and magnesium contained in the pumpkin regulate the fluid balance of your body and have a diuretic effect.
• One more reason why pumpkin should be of interest to you if you want to lose weight: the vegetables contain a lot of fiber, which will fill you and at the same time stimulate your digestion.
• Pumpkin contains a lot of beta-carotene, which is also responsible for its bright color. It ensures that our body cells are protected. This substance also forms vitamin A, which supports your eyesight.

If you are now in the mood for pumpkin, we have explained in the next practical tip what you should pay attention to if you want to eat pumpkin with its bowl.