{"id":9480,"date":"2024-10-16T17:28:12","date_gmt":"2024-10-16T17:28:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.flushinghospital.org\/newsletter\/?p=9480"},"modified":"2024-10-16T17:28:12","modified_gmt":"2024-10-16T17:28:12","slug":"the-health-benefits-of-pumpkin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/flushinghospital.org\/newsletter\/the-health-benefits-of-pumpkin\/","title":{"rendered":"The Health Benefits of Pumpkin"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flushinghospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/GettyImages-114854167.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-9481 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.flushinghospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/GettyImages-114854167-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/flushinghospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/GettyImages-114854167-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/flushinghospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/GettyImages-114854167-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/flushinghospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/GettyImages-114854167-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/flushinghospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/GettyImages-114854167-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/flushinghospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/GettyImages-114854167-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/flushinghospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/GettyImages-114854167-450x300.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>It is the fall season and pumpkins are everywhere. Pumpkins are highly nutritious, containing proteins, carbohydrates, carotenoids, vitamins, and minerals. Here are some health benefits of pumpkin:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Highly nutritious and particularly rich in vitamin A<\/li>\n<li>High antioxidant content may reduce your risk of chronic diseases<\/li>\n<li>Packs vitamins that may boost immunity<\/li>\n<li>High in nutrients that protect your eyesight<\/li>\n<li>Nutrient density and low-calorie count may promote weight loss<\/li>\n<li>Antioxidant content may lower your risk of cancer<\/li>\n<li>Potassium, vitamin C, and fiber may benefit heart health<\/li>\n<li>Contains compounds that promote healthy skin<\/li>\n<li>High in vitamins and minerals that improve gut health<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Pumpkin is a nutritious fruit to eat all year round, so don\u2019t just save it for fall. Pumpkin is a healthy food ingredient that is versatile enough to be used in sweet and savory dishes and can improve recipes with its taste. You will benefit from its vitamins and minerals.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"disclaimer\">All content of this newsletter is intended for general information purposes only and is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.  Please consult a medical professional before adopting any of the suggestions on this page.   You must never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking medical treatment based upon any content of this newsletter.<strong>  PROMPTLY CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN OR CALL 911 IF YOU BELIEVE YOU HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY.<\/strong> <\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It is the fall season and pumpkins are everywhere. Pumpkins are highly nutritious, containing proteins, carbohydrates, carotenoids, vitamins, and minerals. 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