4 good reasons to eat pumpkinde 


The pumpkin is not only used for Halloween decoration. Its flesh and seeds are eaten, with benefits for our health. Its nutrients help strengthen the immune system, stay in shape, lower blood pressure... A pumpkin to put on your plate too!


The pumpkin is in the spotlight for the Halloween party, but don't hesitate to put it on the menu for longer. Its flesh and seeds can be eaten ideally during all the autumn and winter months. This cucurbit belongs to the large family of squashes. Botanically speaking, it is a fruit and not a vegetable as is generally thought.

You can incorporate the pumpkin, after having grilled it in the oven, in your pasta, your risotto, or you can offer it as an accompaniment to meat. Not only will you enjoy it, but it will also be good for your health.

To strengthen your immune system

Consuming pumpkin helps replenish antioxidant nutrients such as alpha-carotene and beta-carotene (vitamin A), known for their benefits on certain immune system functions. Protecting yourself from fall viruses is also a matter of good nutrition.


To keep the line

  • Pumpkin seeds, roasted or plain, are rich in magnesium, iron, and unsaturated fatty acids. To crunch for a light snack or to add to your salads, your morning cereal, or your soups, two excellent ways to preserve your health and your line.

  • As for the flesh of the pumpkin, rich in fiber, it is deconstipating and very digestible. Low in calories, it contains 91.6 g of water per 100 g of raw pumpkin (source: Ciqual table of the nutritional composition of foods). It is a food recommended as part of a balanced diet.


For blood pressure

The high amount of potassium in the pumpkin (340 mg of potassium per 100 g of raw pumpkin) helps to maintain a good blood pressure level. The seeds are also known for their properties to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.


For the health of the whole body

Some of the nutrients found in pumpkin maintain good liver, bladder, prostate, and eye health. This anti-inflammatory food would calm the digestive and urinary tracts. Its level of phosphorus would play an important role in the good health of bones and teeth.

To introduce children to this food, here are two special Halloween recipes from the Mômes par Parents website:

- a pumpkin pie

- a pumpkin soup.