The pumpkin cream seasoned with Iberian ham is a very healthy dish that is part of our traditional cuisine, we must take it into account and include it in our menu regularly.
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1. Low caloric intake. With only 29 calories per 100 g, pumpkin is a great ally when following weight control diets.
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2. Diuretic and natural laxative. Thanks to its high fiber and water content (90% of its composition), in addition to having a satiating effect, it promotes intestinal transit and diuresis.
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3. A shot of vitamin A. 100 g of pumpkin provide us with 100% of the required daily value of this vitamin.
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4. Antioxidant. It contains a high amount of cryptoxanthene and lutein, two flavonoids that block free radicals.
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5. Eye insurance. Zeaxanthin, another flavonoid it contains, helps protect the retina of the eye from macular degeneration.
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6. Essential minerals. Pumpkin is rich in potassium, copper, iron and zinc. In addition to physiological level, these minerals have a very important weight in the health and beauty of the skin and hair.
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7. All prevention. It is able to regulate the level of blood glucose, keeping at bay the occurrence of imbalances such as diabetes or hypoglycemia. It also prevents hypertension.
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