Pumpkin Peel
What Is a Pumpkin Peel?
Pumpkin products offer antioxidants and enzymes that act like alpha-hydroxy acids. But rather than just stripping the skin of unwanted materials, the pumpkin products have a bonus of replenishing the skin with nutrients. Pumpkin reportedly contains more than 100 beneficial nutrients, which may be used to help reverse the signs of aging.
Pumpkin is loaded with the important antioxidant beta-carotene and Vitamin C. Beta-carotene is one of the plant carotenoids converted to Vitamin A in the body. In the conversion to Vitamin A, beta-carotene performs many important functions in overall health including some aspects of aging. Information is based on studies from the University of Illinois.
Contents of Raw Pumpkin (1 cup): Total Carbohydrate (g) 3.8, Fiber (g) 0.29, Potassium (mg) 197.2, Protein (g) 0.58, Vitamin A (AIU/svg) 928,Vitamin C (mg/svg) 5.2, Calcium (mg/svg) 12.2
Metals: Iron (mg/svg) 0.46, Sodium (mg) 0.58, Zinc,Salicylic Acid
