What are the health benefits of pumpkins?
Pumpkin is a plump, nutritious orange vegetable, and a highly nutrient dense food. It is low in calories but rich in vitamins and minerals, all of which are also in its seeds, leaves, and juices.
There are many ways to incorporate pumpkin into desserts, soups, salads, preserves, and even as a substitute for butter. This Medical News Today Knowledge Center feature is part of a collection of articles on the health benefits of popular foods.
Here, we examine the many benefits of pumpkins, provide a nutritional breakdown, and look at ways to include pumpkin in a
healthful diet.