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Pumpkins can be a woman's best friend as it has antioxidants to keep your skin younger Winters may dry your skin if you don't have enough vitamin A in your diet say most nutritionists and skin specialists. Pumpkin is one of the veggies that's rich in beta carotene - an antioxidant your body converts into vitamin A. Here are half a dozen reasons to binge on pumpkin:

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1. It gives your immune system a flu-season boost. A 1/2-cup serving of pumpkin delivers a boatload of immune-boosting vitamins and nutrients, including alpha carotene and beta carotene, vitamin C, iron, and enough vitamin A to last you 3 days! 2. It fills you up for very few calories. In comparison, a slice of wholewheat bread has 2 grams of fiber and 70 calories it has 20 percent more fiber and one cup has just about 50 calories. 3. It's improves your vision. Pumpkin has a duo of sight-saving carotenoid antioxidants (lutein and beta cryptoxanthin) that reduce the risk of age-related cataracts and sight-stealing macular degeneration.

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4. It keeps your body humming. Pumpkin is a great source of potassium, which keeps your cells, nerves, and muscles running smoothly. Healthy potassium levels also help keep blood pressure in check and can lower the odds of stroke and heart disease. 5. It could cut your cancer risk. A diet high in carotenoids can lower the risk of breast cancer. And beta cryptoxanthin, a carotenoid that's particularly plentiful in pumpkin, may help protect against lung cancer. Aim to get your beta carotene from foods like pumpkin, since supplements don't offer the same cancer protection. 6. It gives your bones a boost. Y ou'll also pick up a little extra bone-building calcium with each serving. Plus, beta cryptoxanthin defends against joint-destroying rheumatoid arthritis.
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