Bhagyashree spills health benefits of ‘nutritious pumpkin’ and we are tempted

From Halloween to Thanksgiving and beyond, pumpkin is a vegetable (or fruit, scientifically) that deserves a lot of credit for instantly putting us in the fall-winter spirit while making this time of year so festive, but ask us to eat it regularly and watch we cringe if it weren’t for the Bollywood actor Bhagyashreethe last of Health video. Do you, like us, resist the mention of kadu? Bhagyashree reveals many of its health benefits that can even “make children eat the nutritious gourd”.

Taking to her social media account, as has been her custom for the past year, Bhagyashree shared a video straight from her garden and tantalized us as she told us about the health benefits of pumpkin. “The easiest way to get kids to eat the nutritious pumpkin is to tell them the story of Cinderella. This vegetable is not only good for eye health but also for digestive problems since it has a lot of fiber (sic)”, shared the diva.

He added: “Pumpkin is also a great way to supplement the vitamins needed to combat thyroid problems. It can be used to make soups, add consistency to sauces, and even innovative sweet dishes. So, for those who balk at the mention of pumpkin, camouflage it. #healthyfood #healthytips #smarttips #pumpkin #vitamins #foodtricks #health #easycooking #easytips # #vegetables #fiber (sic)”.

Pumpkin is an undisputed icon of the fall season and here are some of its additional health benefits.

Pumpkin is a weight-loss friendly food thanks to its low calorie content and packed with vitamins that can boost immunity. It is very nutritious and very rich in beta-carotene, a carotenoid that our body converts into vitamin A.

It contains antioxidants such as alpha-carotene, beta-carotene, and beta-cryptoxanthin that can neutralize free radicals and prevent them from damaging cells in the body and reduce the risk of chronic diseases. Pumpkin’s impressive nutrient profile has been linked to stronger eyesight as our bodies age.