Did eating sweet pumpkin on the morning of July 20th (Saturday) cause changes in aging or fatigue?

Lately, I've been enjoying sweet pumpkin, and its benefits are also great.

Since I can eat it too, there's nothing to waste~^^

◆ Reduce swelling, eliminate waste products... delay aging, improve lung function, etc.

 

Sweet pumpkin helps to reduce facial or body swelling. The methionine component has the effect of eliminating waste products and toxins accumulated in the body. It also contains a high amount of beta-carotene, which slows aging, improves lung function, and has anti-cancer effects (National Agricultural Science Institute - National Cancer Information Center data). This component is closely related to vitamin A and helps maintain cell and eye health as well as protect the skin. However, excessive intake of beta-carotene in supplement form by smokers is known to be harmful to the lungs. Nevertheless, it is difficult to overdose through food alone.

 

◆ Rich in protein... Maintains muscle, regulates blood pressure, and promotes cholesterol excretion

 

Sweet pumpkin has a relatively high protein content of 1.6 to 1.9%. Eating it frequently also helps maintain muscle mass. It is rich in vitamins and contains many nutrients such as calcium. In particular, potassium suppresses the activation of salty components (sodium) in the body within the bloodstream and promotes their excretion, which has a preventive effect on hypertension. Dietary fiber has the function of directly eliminating cholesterol.

 

◆ "Don't throw away pumpkin seeds"... Help for vascular health and brain activity

 

Pumpkin seeds are rich in unsaturated fatty acids. It is easier to understand if you think of it in contrast to the saturated fats found in meat fat and similar sources. Unlike saturated fats, which are harmful to blood and vascular health, unsaturated fats help improve blood circulation by reducing triglycerides and cholesterol in the blood. They aid in preventing vascular diseases such as stroke and heart disease caused by arterial narrowing and blockages. The lecithin component positively affects memory enhancement and brain activity.

 

◆ Domestic sweet pumpkin... Which one should I eat?

 

Domestic sweet pumpkins are often cultivated using tunnel farming, where pipes are inserted into the ground and netting is used to supplement the disadvantages of traditional land cultivation. The most widely cultivated variety is 'Danbis,' which weighs between 1.7 and 1.9 kg, with a dark green background and light green spots. The flesh is yellow-orange, slightly sticky, and has a good taste. 'Super Geumbis' has a dark green exterior with almost no stripes. It is the largest among sweet pumpkins and also has excellent flavor.

 

◆ How to choose?… Pick the ones that are evenly colored, dark, and firm

 

When purchasing sweet pumpkins, choose ones that are evenly dark in color, firm, and heavier than their size. Sweet pumpkins that have ripened further and become sweeter usually have dried stems. If there is still a greenish tint on the stem, they need to undergo a ripening period to increase their sweetness. When removing the skin from sweet pumpkins, it is easier to peel after cooking. If storing for a long period, it is better to scrape out the seeds and contents, wrap them in plastic wrap, and store them in the freezer.

 

Source: Comedy.com