Facts about pumpkins…
- Pumpkins contain potassium and vitamin A.
- Pumpkins are 90 percent water.
- A pumpkin is really a squash. It is a member of the Cucurbita family which includes squash and cucumbers.
- Pumpkin seeds are considered a super food for the male system.
- Pumpkin seeds are also considered a great solution to increase and re-build energy. Try eating ¼ to ½ cup daily by sprinkling on salads or soups, using in a trail mix, or as a snack by itself.
- Pumpkin seeds when ingested help maintain prostate health and are a great zinc supplement.
- Native Americans used pumpkin seeds for food and medicine.
- Pumpkins were once recommended for removing freckles and curing snake bites.
- Pumpkins are a fruit and their flowers are edible.
