1 Corinthians 10:31 [kjv]  Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.

Introduction of Japanese pumpkin ingredients

Japanese pumpkins are small in size, high in silty and good in quality, and are very popular among consumers. In recent years, it has been widely cultivated in Jiangsu and Zhejiang, but it is mainly concentrated in spring and rarely cultivated in autumn. This is mainly because the technical requirements of autumn cultivation are relatively high. If the sowing date is too early, pumpkin seedlings are prone to high temperature and serious diseases; if sowing is too late, the temperature will gradually decrease after autumn, and the pumpkin cannot complete its growth and development process, thus affecting yield and quality.

nutritional value

1. Pumpkin contains protein, among which the content of immune active protein is relatively high, because the genotype of ascorbate oxidase in pumpkin is the same as that of tobacco, but the activity is higher than that of tobacco, so the content of immune active protein in pumpkin is relatively high.

2. Pumpkin contains a variety of amino acids needed by the human body, among which threonine, leucine, lysine, phenylalanine and isoleucine are relatively high in content.

3. Pumpkin is rich in polysaccharides. Pumpkin polysaccharide can improve the immune system of the human body. Because pumpkin polysaccharide is a non-specific immune enhancer, it can promote the production of cytokines, so it can regulate the immune system.

4. Pumpkin is rich in carotene, and carotene can be converted into vitamin A in the human body, and vitamin A is an important vitamin for the human body, which can protect eyesight, promote the growth and differentiation of epithelial tissue, and promote the development of bones. development.

5. Pumpkin contains vitamin C, and vitamin C has a strong oxidative effect, can remove free radicals in the human body, and can prevent nitrate from being converted into nitrite in the human body, and nitrite is a carcinogen.

Edible effect

1. Detoxification: It contains vitamins and pectin. Pectin has good adsorption properties, which can bind and eliminate bacterial toxins and other harmful substances in the body, such as lead, mercury and radioactive elements in heavy metals, and can play a detoxification role.

2. Protect gastric mucosa and help digestion: pectin contained in pumpkin can also protect gastric mucosa from rough food stimulation, promote ulcer healing, and is suitable for patients with gastric diseases. The ingredients contained in pumpkin can promote bile secretion, strengthen gastrointestinal motility, and help food digestion.

3. Prevention and treatment of diabetes and lowering blood sugar: Pumpkin is rich in cobalt, which can activate the metabolism of the human body, promote hematopoietic function, and participate in the synthesis of vitamin B12 in the human body. It is an essential trace element for human pancreatic islet cells. Has a special curative effect.

4. Eliminate carcinogens: Pumpkin can eliminate the mutation of carcinogenic nitrosamines, has anti-cancer effects, and can help the recovery of liver and kidney functions, and enhance the regeneration ability of liver and kidney cells.

5. Promote growth and development: Pumpkin is rich in zinc, which participates in the synthesis of nucleic acid and protein in the human body, is an inherent component of adrenal cortex hormones, and is an important substance for human growth and development.

For people

suitable for majority of the people. Suitable for obese, diabetic and middle-aged and elderly people.

Taboo crowd

Those who are hot in the stomach, full of qi stagnation, and those with damp-heat qi stagnation should eat less.

Buying skills

1. Pinch the pumpkin with your fingernail, and water will seep out. Dip a little water with your index finger and rub it with your thumb. If there is white powder on your hand, it means the pumpkin is doughy.

2. When purchasing, it is better to choose the dark green color and no damage to the skin, and also choose the heavier one.

3. If you buy the cut one, you need to pick the fresher and thicker orange color of the pulp, the more carotene content. Also, pumpkin seeds are usually less fresh if they are flat. And if you buy it in time other than autumn and winter, you should choose the one with dry cane and wrinkles near the navel, which will be more solid and delicious.

Nutrient Facts List for Pumpkin

[Nutrition content per 100g]

basic nutrition

Energy 26 kcal

1 g protein

Fat 0.1 g

Carbohydrates 6.5 g

Crude fiber 0.5 g

lipids

Monounsaturated Fatty Acids 0.013 g

Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids 0.005 g

Polyunsaturated fatty acids as a percentage of total fatty acids 7.1 %

trans fatty acid grams

Trans fatty acids as % of total fatty acids

Cholesterol mg

Plant sterols 12 mg

Carotene 7116 mcg

Lutein 1500 mcg

Lycopene mcg

minerals

Calcium 21 mg

Magnesium 12 mg

Sodium 1 mg

Potassium 340 mg

Phosphorus 44 mg

Sulfur 3.17135 mg

Chlorine 1.542 mg

Iron 0.8 mg

Iodine mcg

Zinc 0.32 mg

Selenium 0.3 mcg

Copper 0.127 mg

Manganese 0.125 mg

Fluorine micrograms

vitamins

Vitamin A 2553.9 mcg

Vitamin C 9 mg

Vitamin D mcg

Vitamin E 1.06 mg

Vitamin K 1.1 mcg

Vitamin P (flavonoids) 1.6 mg

Vitamin B1 (thiamine) 0.05 mg

Vitamin B2 (riboflavin) 0.11 mg

Vitamin B3 (niacin) 0.6 mg

Vitamin B4 (choline) 8.2 mg

Vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid) 0.298 mg

Vitamin B6 0.061 mg

Vitamin B7 (Biotin) mcg

Vitamin B9 (folic acid) 16 mcg

Vitamin B12 mcg

Vitamin B14 (betaine) mg

amino acid

Leucine 46 mg

Methionine 11 mg

Threonine 29 mg

Lysine 54 mg

Tryptophan 12 mg

Valine 35 mg

Histidine 16 mg

Isoleucine 31 mg

Phenylalanine 32 mg