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The Great Pumpkin Research Paper

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The pumpkin was not always referred to as such, the name derived from the Greek word for large melon which is pepon. The name was later changed to Pompon by the French. The English called it pumpion. The finally it was changed by American Colonist to what we know it now as pumpkin.
Pumpkins fall into the Cucurbitaceae Family which include: squash, watermelon, cucumber, zucchini, gourds, and luffa. Although the exact date is unknown, researchers have dated pumpkins back to the time of …show more content…

Pumpkin aid in weight loss, sharpening vision, your immune system, skin care, cancer and diabetes. The added fiber aids in weight loss, beta-carotene aids in vision, and vitamin A aids in stronger immunity. On top of the fiber benefits, one cup of canned pumpkin is ninety percent water; it also contains less than fifty calories. Because beta-carotene, is converted to Vitamin A in the body, this enables the retina to absorb and process light. This is achieved by consuming one cup of pumpkin which is equal to the 200 percent daily recommended intake of Vitamin A (Obenschain). The immune system uses that same Vitamin A to combat against infections, viruses and infectious diseases. DIY pumpkin mask along with the beta-carotene leaves the skin soft and exfoliated along with an added protection against UV rays. The Beta-carotene and Vitamins A and C in pumpkin are essential in fighting cancer; by lowering the risk of some types of cancer, and acting as a shield against cancer-causing free radicals. Research shows pumpkins can be used to reduce blood glucose level in diabetics by improving glucose tolerance and increase the amount of insulin the body

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