The benefits of pumpkin for the female body
For a long time, no one has doubted the positive properties of pumpkin: it contains a lot of vitamins, it is nutritious and sweet, while completely non-nutritious. Let's look at how pumpkin is useful for a woman's body and how it is used in folk medicine and cosmetology.
The benefits of pumpkin for the female body
The benefits of pumpkin
The benefits of pumpkin for the female body are as follows:
- Vitamin E in the composition helps to strengthen the circulatory system, nails and hair, give youth and softness to the skin - all this is especially important for women. He also takes part in the formation of cells, helps early conception and removes toxins. The benefits of the product are also due to its lightness - it is an excellent addition to the diet.
- The presence of alpha-tocopherol rejuvenates and tones the skin, helps to smooth out the unpleasant symptoms of menopause.
- If you eat pumpkin during pregnancy, its properties will have a positive effect on both the health of the mother and the condition of the fetus.
- Folic acid in the composition will provide the unborn baby with normal growth and development. The berry also has a positive effect on immunity.
- The product has minimal contraindications, so harm occurs only in case of individual intolerance.
Due to its special properties, the fruits can be used to treat gynecological diseases, mastitis, mastopathy and even infertility.
Nutritionists recommend including pumpkin as the basis of the diet during periods of intense weight loss. The thing is that it contains carnitine, which improves the absorption of fats by the body.
For one meal, you need to eat about 50 g of raw pumpkin.
The daily norm is about 150-200 g. Intentional excess of the dose is not recommended - this can cause allergic reactions.
The main calories are found in the pulp, but beneficial compounds are not only found in it. You can also use pumpkin juice, seeds, or oil.
Pumpkin juice
The composition of fresh pumpkin juice contains all the metals necessary for the body in their natural form.
The presence of fiber will have a positive effect on the intestines. The aforementioned minerals help to withstand cardiovascular diseases, and they will also affect a speedy recovery.
Pumpkin seeds
The seeds are rich in minerals and vitamins - this is their benefit. It is worth highlighting groups A and E. They rejuvenate the body as a whole, have a beneficial effect on the skin, hair and nails, and are not replaceable for supporting the body during the period of intense weight loss (with strict diets).
Pumpkin seeds are especially useful for women with brittle or split ends - bata-carotene helps to quickly restore the bulb and smooth the scales.
Another invaluable property of this product for humans is the help in the treatment of polyps, both in the stomach and in the genitals.
For best absorption, the seeds should be eaten with egg white.Daily allowance: 100 g of ground product per 1 egg.
It is useful to take them as a prophylactic agent for helminths.
Pumpkin seed oil
This product is rich in phytoestrogens, which makes it useful for women at any age, especially during menopause and postmenopause.
Phytoestrogens reduce the likelihood of developing breast cancer and help treat it.
Pumpkin is useful in any form
Compounds in pumpkin seed oil help reduce high blood pressure, reduce joint pain and relieve migraines.
Use only cold pressing. Heating reduces its beneficial properties.
The improvement will be noticeable after 2 weeks if consumed regularly. The optimal dosage is 4 drops (in pure form), or 3 drops per piece of bread before meals.
Areas of application of pumpkin
In cosmetology
For cosmetic purposes, the pulp and oil of the fruit are used.
- Due to its special composition, pumpkin is used in cosmetology as a means to moisturize the skin. In addition, its soothing and anti-inflammatory effect makes it suitable for dry and sensitive skin problems. It has long been known that pumpkin masks eliminate wrinkles, accelerate skin cell regeneration and relieve irritation. Pumpkin has a similar effect on hair. Contraindications can only be in case of individual intolerance to the product.
- The enzymes that make up the pumpkin are a good obstacle to hair growth, so extracts of these enzymes are used in enzyme peels, both at home and in salons.
- Pumpkin extract can be found in creams, shower gels, or soaps. It is slightly less common in hair care products.
- Spa treatments are also not complete without this ingredient. Its pure extract is the basis for long-lasting masks. They are used for décolleté, face and neck areas.
During pregnancy
Pregnant girls need to drink pumpkin juice or consume the product in boiled form. It has a calming effect on the nervous system. Thanks to the cleansing of the body, the expectant mother suffers less from constipation, and nausea becomes less common.
Pumpkin seeds are a great way to fight nausea. In the morning you need to eat a few pieces on an empty stomach and the vomiting will recede. Daily allowance: 20-30 g.
To strengthen the immune system
Pumpkin is rich in compounds that strengthen the human immune system. For better action, you can combine it with other immunostimulating products.
There is one simple recipe that will preserve your health in winter, help you keep warm and just delight you with the taste.
- 2 lemons need to be scalded with boiling water to remove the bitterness.
- About 200-300 g. Pumpkin and ginger root (quantity to taste) are cut into pieces.
- The lemon is cut along with the peel, but the seeds should be disposed of.
- Then all this is mixed with honey and ground in a blender until smooth.
The resulting delicacy goes very well for dessert with tea, pancakes and cookies. It is stored for a long time, so you can indulge yourself in plenty.
Cancer prevention
Research by scientists has proven that pumpkin is an effective means of preventing cancer. It's all about the high content of vitamin E, which prevents the development of cancer cells.
To prevent breast cancer, Mamadzhev's drug with bitter gourd extract (seed extracts) is used.
It is often prescribed for women over the age of 50 and during menopause. It has a complex effect on the body - it works as an antioxidant.
Contraindications
Pumpkin can be used by almost everyone - there are minimal contraindications to it. It can be harmful when:
- gastritis with low acidity.
- stomach cramps.
- violation of acid-base balance.
In its raw form, you can not eat it with high blood sugar.
External use of the product as masks on the skin is not recommended only in case of individual intolerance and allergies.
What else do you need to know
Pumpkin is a versatile product. It has many beneficial properties and helps fight various, including preventing the appearance of cancer. In cosmetology, it is widely used as a natural care product for all types of skin.
Therefore, if you want to maintain beauty and health, be sure to include pumpkin (and its seeds) in your diet.
The harm to the product can be caused by a violation of the technique in the care during cultivation - but these are isolated cases.
The seeds do not have to be used in food as part of any special dish, you can just eat one spoonful once a day.