Eating pumpkin helps eyesight
In the nutritional composition of pumpkin contains rich beta carotene content and will be converted into vitamin A is very factor for the development of young children. Vitamin A is essential for eye health, helping the retina to absorb and process light better every day. Besides, pumpkin is also good for the elderly against macular degeneration.
Good for your baby's cardiovascular system
Pumpkin contains physterol and omega3 fatty acids, omega6s in pumpkin have the effect of reducing bad cholesterol, helping prevent cardiovascular disease for babies extremely effectively. In addition, pumpkin also helps the blood pressure of the elderly to be always stable to prevent hypertension against stroke in the elderly.
Stimulate brain development better
In the composition of pumpkin contains glutamine acid, which is abundant in pumpkin, plays an important role in fostering nerves. This glutamine acid also aids the metabolic reactions in nerve cells and the brain, helps children develop the best brain, makes it easier for children to concentrate when learning and remembering.
Strengthen the immune system
Pumpkin contains a lot of vitamin C in pumpkin, which strengthens the immune system in children, helps children prevent many colds, viral fever . So our children can against disease from outside invading the body.
The note when feeding children pumpkin:
Pumpkin is good for children's health but if you want to make full use of it, remember to eat only 1-2 meals a week. Mothers are advised not to cook pumpkin with cooking oil so as not to reduce their nutrients. You should only steam or boil to feed the baby is most effective.