Pumpkin |
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| There are many stories of pumpkin. It is believed to have originated
in America discovered by the great explorer, Christopher Columbus in 16th
century. Native American Indian used pumpkin as a staple in their meals
for centuries. Today, we used pumpkins in a wide variety of recipes from
desserts to curry, soup or stews. Not only its taste or easy growing but
also its health benefits that make it become popular around the world.
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| For someone who want to loose weight, pumpkin is a smart choice because
it is low in calories (20 cal. per 100 g.) Moreover, it is the great source
of potassium, magnesium, manganese, iron, zinc, copper, monounsaturated
fat and beta-carotene which helps lowering cancer risk and anti free radicals.
Besides the flesh, pumpkin seeds are a rich source of protein, potassium,
magnesium, zinc, iron, copper and essential fatty acids so they also help
to remove tapeworm and rundworm from our intestines when we are infested.
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| You can see that there are a lot of benefits for your health so do
not forget to let your friends know about this.
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