Calories: Low

Protein: Moderate

Fat: Low

Saturated fat: Low

Cholesterol: None

Carbohydrates: High

Fiber: Very high

Sodium: Low

Main vitamin: Vitamin A and B

Main mineral: Potassium and Iron

 

 

 

Pumpkins are high in dietary fiber and also contain a moderate amount of protein and Vitamin C. However, pumpkins are best known for their extraordinary richness in Vitamin A.

 

What you probably do not know is that pumpkins are also a good source of Vitamin B, folate and iron. If you want better eyesight, pumpkins are your best go-to vegetables.

 

It has more than 12000 IUs of Vitamin A, calcium, iron, magnesium and phosphorus; all nutrients that will benefit your eye and eyesight. 

 

 

Buying & Preparing Pumpkin

When choosing the best pumpkins for your dietary needs choose those with a bright orange and blemish free rind. They should also feel heavy for their size.

 

The best way to serve pumpkin is through baking. Baked pumpkins retain their nutritional value more than boiled pumpkins. When preparing your pumpkin, use cold running water before cutting it in half. Pull off the stringy parts before collecting and setting seeds aside.

 

 

 

Should you have leftover pumpkin that needs storing, store them in a cool and dry place. This will keep your pumpkin in prime form for at least a month.

 

Be careful though as they don’t like oxygen too much. The longer you keep it in storage the lower its Vitamin A nutritional value.