PUMPKIN ALL ABOUT: FOOD RECOMMENDED BY ANY Dieticians
week morning the weather was clement, but it is now time to accept a fact: the cold is coming, and with him back chapped lips, dry hands, dull skin, hair in free fall and so on and on and so us, all seasoned with a cold that background that many of us to keep you company all winter.
Not to mention that the winter weather brings with it the most insidious irreversibly ravenous instincts: we are surrounded by rice and polenta, hot chocolate and raclette, meats and roasts.
face of these temptations how to avoid the extra pounds?
The good news is that, at this time, we can use of a remedy at the same time delicious and low calorie , which lends itself to many recipes both sweet and savory .
For those who have not yet figured out we are talking about pumpkin a tasty vegetable with a ' high concentration of water and a very low percentage of simple sugars.
Before illustrating the many beneficial qualities, however, we discover something more about his origins, but also on how to choose the market and how to store it at home.
HISTORY
The oldest pumpkin seeds have been found in ' Central America (Mexico) and date back to 7000-6000 BC
The food, however, reached Europe only in recent times: in fact, the settlers were to import it, along with potato and tomato , learning the techniques of cultivation by the Indians.
From the botanical standpoint the pumpkin belongs to the family of Cucurbitaceae : The best known are the Cucurbita Maxima (sweet pumpkin) and Nutmeg Cucurbita (pumpkin pie or pumpkin Peponi), not to be confused with Cucurbita pepo , species which belong to the common zucchini.
Pumpkin "classic" (Cucurbita Maxima) is characterized by a thick green skin where contained a yellow-orange flesh sweet starchy consistency: the shape is voluminous and the weight can also achieve the eighty pounds.
There are also pumpkins "ornamental" (Lagenaria species) which, after curing, have a little flesh but very hard. If pits are dried enough to hold liquids in ancient times, in fact, he drew convenient containers for water and wine.
HOW TO CHOOSE AND STORE THE PUMPKIN
When buying a pumpkin is important that the product is fresh, firm and ripe : To verify that it has these features just lightly taps the fruit and listen for beeps deaf.
The stem should be smooth and well anchored to the pumpkin, the skin should be clean and free of dents.
Very often you buy already cut the pumpkin into pieces but it should be sure that the part exposed to the air is dry and the seeds are wet and slippery.
Once bought, the pumpkin should also be kept in the right way .
In this regard it should be remembered that the whole vegetable can maintain throughout the winter in a dark, cool and dry.
pieces of raw pumpkin rather store better in the refrigerator wrapped in plastic wrap and are to be consumed within a few days because they dehydrate easily.
The pumpkin can also be frozen without problems: just remove the skin, cut the fruit into cubes may be blanched for a few minutes, and then storing it in the freezer.
IN FORM AND HEALTH IN THE PUMPKIN!
The pumpkin plant is suitable to enrich our autumn menu thanks to its high content of vitamin A and beta carotene , as well as for slimming and detoxifying qualities short, the food is suitable for those who want sharp eye, smooth skin, strong hair and breathtaking looks .
Pumpkin is also a valuable ally in prevention of cancer and helps maintain a proper water balance body and mucous membranes. Added
milk or fruit juice extract, pumpkin is also indicated in control of morning sickness, gastric and prostate disorders .
not forget, then, that the pumpkin is highly calorie (only 15 calories per 100 grams) and is rich in minerals such as phosphorous, calcium and potassium (effective against water retention) also boasts a high fiber content, which increases the feeling of satiety and regulate bowel function.
The seeds are useful to support the therapy against the dysfunctions of the urinary tract and are a sure help tapeworm ; are also a natural reserve of zinc and fight acne so successful.
The pulp can be used to relieve skin rashes , while the skin is effective against minor skin burns .
The beta-carotene, which gives the pumpkin orange color, is the most precious substance and abundant: it can be used as such by or converted into vitamin A, essential for the integrity of the epidermis and the health of your eyes and mucous membranes.
The beta-carotene also helps get a 'best tanning , protects cells from free radical oxidation of deeply damaging tissue structures, fights cellular aging and makes your skin more luminous and elastic , slowing the formation counter the wrinkles and flaking.
card: the mask of beauty
The pumpkin, with its many beneficial properties, can be used as the basis for a form of beauty, especially given combat points blacks. Here are the instructions:
INGREDIENTS 4 tablespoons
raw pumpkin pulp 2 tablespoons fresh cream 3 tablespoons honey
Cut the pumpkin into cubes and add cream and honey crushed all ingredients in order to obtain a homogeneous mixture and lay it on the face insisting on the fatty areas. Let sit for 10-15 minutes and remove the dough with lukewarm water.
The result is a soft and velvety, deeply cleansed by the action of zinc found in pumpkin seeds.
to clean ...
A little tip for those who want to effect a cleansing, refreshing and hydrating from the rapid and effective centrifuged 500 grams of pumpkin juice and drink cool (you get about 150 g) after an overnight fast .
With this system you can count on a mild, but safe laxative and diuretic effect , useful for those looking to throw down a couple of chiletti. Centrifuged to make the most delicious you can also incorporate the fresh juice of a fruit to taste: the perfect combination of flavors with orange, pineapple or apple.
To your health!
week morning the weather was clement, but it is now time to accept a fact: the cold is coming, and with him back chapped lips, dry hands, dull skin, hair in free fall and so on and on and so us, all seasoned with a cold that background that many of us to keep you company all winter.
Not to mention that the winter weather brings with it the most insidious irreversibly ravenous instincts: we are surrounded by rice and polenta, hot chocolate and raclette, meats and roasts.
face of these temptations how to avoid the extra pounds?
The good news is that, at this time, we can use of a remedy at the same time delicious and low calorie , which lends itself to many recipes both sweet and savory .
For those who have not yet figured out we are talking about pumpkin a tasty vegetable with a ' high concentration of water and a very low percentage of simple sugars.
Before illustrating the many beneficial qualities, however, we discover something more about his origins, but also on how to choose the market and how to store it at home.
HISTORY
The oldest pumpkin seeds have been found in ' Central America (Mexico) and date back to 7000-6000 BC
The food, however, reached Europe only in recent times: in fact, the settlers were to import it, along with potato and tomato , learning the techniques of cultivation by the Indians.
From the botanical standpoint the pumpkin belongs to the family of Cucurbitaceae : The best known are the Cucurbita Maxima (sweet pumpkin) and Nutmeg Cucurbita (pumpkin pie or pumpkin Peponi), not to be confused with Cucurbita pepo , species which belong to the common zucchini.
Pumpkin "classic" (Cucurbita Maxima) is characterized by a thick green skin where contained a yellow-orange flesh sweet starchy consistency: the shape is voluminous and the weight can also achieve the eighty pounds.
There are also pumpkins "ornamental" (Lagenaria species) which, after curing, have a little flesh but very hard. If pits are dried enough to hold liquids in ancient times, in fact, he drew convenient containers for water and wine.
HOW TO CHOOSE AND STORE THE PUMPKIN
When buying a pumpkin is important that the product is fresh, firm and ripe : To verify that it has these features just lightly taps the fruit and listen for beeps deaf.
The stem should be smooth and well anchored to the pumpkin, the skin should be clean and free of dents.
Very often you buy already cut the pumpkin into pieces but it should be sure that the part exposed to the air is dry and the seeds are wet and slippery.
Once bought, the pumpkin should also be kept in the right way .
In this regard it should be remembered that the whole vegetable can maintain throughout the winter in a dark, cool and dry.
pieces of raw pumpkin rather store better in the refrigerator wrapped in plastic wrap and are to be consumed within a few days because they dehydrate easily.
The pumpkin can also be frozen without problems: just remove the skin, cut the fruit into cubes may be blanched for a few minutes, and then storing it in the freezer.
IN FORM AND HEALTH IN THE PUMPKIN!
The pumpkin plant is suitable to enrich our autumn menu thanks to its high content of vitamin A and beta carotene , as well as for slimming and detoxifying qualities short, the food is suitable for those who want sharp eye, smooth skin, strong hair and breathtaking looks .
Pumpkin is also a valuable ally in prevention of cancer and helps maintain a proper water balance body and mucous membranes. Added
milk or fruit juice extract, pumpkin is also indicated in control of morning sickness, gastric and prostate disorders .
not forget, then, that the pumpkin is highly calorie (only 15 calories per 100 grams) and is rich in minerals such as phosphorous, calcium and potassium (effective against water retention) also boasts a high fiber content, which increases the feeling of satiety and regulate bowel function.
The seeds are useful to support the therapy against the dysfunctions of the urinary tract and are a sure help tapeworm ; are also a natural reserve of zinc and fight acne so successful.
The pulp can be used to relieve skin rashes , while the skin is effective against minor skin burns .
The beta-carotene, which gives the pumpkin orange color, is the most precious substance and abundant: it can be used as such by or converted into vitamin A, essential for the integrity of the epidermis and the health of your eyes and mucous membranes.
The beta-carotene also helps get a 'best tanning , protects cells from free radical oxidation of deeply damaging tissue structures, fights cellular aging and makes your skin more luminous and elastic , slowing the formation counter the wrinkles and flaking.
card: the mask of beauty
The pumpkin, with its many beneficial properties, can be used as the basis for a form of beauty, especially given combat points blacks. Here are the instructions:
INGREDIENTS 4 tablespoons
raw pumpkin pulp 2 tablespoons fresh cream 3 tablespoons honey
Cut the pumpkin into cubes and add cream and honey crushed all ingredients in order to obtain a homogeneous mixture and lay it on the face insisting on the fatty areas. Let sit for 10-15 minutes and remove the dough with lukewarm water.
The result is a soft and velvety, deeply cleansed by the action of zinc found in pumpkin seeds.
to clean ...
A little tip for those who want to effect a cleansing, refreshing and hydrating from the rapid and effective centrifuged 500 grams of pumpkin juice and drink cool (you get about 150 g) after an overnight fast .
With this system you can count on a mild, but safe laxative and diuretic effect , useful for those looking to throw down a couple of chiletti. Centrifuged to make the most delicious you can also incorporate the fresh juice of a fruit to taste: the perfect combination of flavors with orange, pineapple or apple.
To your health!
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