14 October 2021

Pumpkin - the taste of autumn!

Who doesn't know the pumpkin ?

A vegetable that appeals to the imagination, magic, but also health!

The fairy tale Cinderella immortalised this vegetable when the fairy Godmother turned a pumpkin into a beautiful carriage! The Halloween festival (celebrated on October 31st) uses the pumpkin as its main and universal symbol. The Celtic people used it as a way of celebrating communion with the spirits of the Beyond…. Other ancient people such as the Egyptians, Greeks, Romans and Arabs used the smallest pumpkins as lanterns, containers for transporting wine, milk or cereals and the larger ones were used as musical instruments, dishes and other utensils.

The oldest known squash dates back to 6,000 BC in Mexico, but it is not entirely clear whether it originated in Central America or India. A fact is that today more than 900 different species of pumpkin are known. Thus, you can find pumpkins of different colours (both outside and inside), sizes and shapes. It belongs to the family of cucurbits (cucumber, chayote, watermelon, cantaloupe).

"Chariot" of Benefits:

Pumpkin… A vegetable that travels from tales, mythology, the imaginary world to food, integrating various confections and giving colour to autumn dishes.

It is no coincidence that the pumpkin has been part of the FIT6 Programme since Stage 1! Pumpkin has enormous nutritional wealth, giving it countless benefits for health, weight loss and muscle tone! 

• Low-calorie content. 100g of pumpkin has 9kcal and 96.6g of water, ideal for those who want to lose weight;
• High fibre content, associated with a high amount of water, supports the digestive process, helps regulate intestinal transit and promotes the feeling of satiety;
• High source of vitamins such as A, B-group E, C. What gives antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties and thus helps to prevent numerous chronic diseases, such as cardiovascular, neurodegenerative, certain types of cancer, prevent premature ageing of the skin and more;
• High content of minerals such as potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, which helps to reduce muscle fatigue, prevents cramps and helps to increase sports performance. Potassium also helps in the regulation of body fluids, helping to combat fluid retention and combat cellulite;

• Ecological. Pumpkin grows in poor soil and does not require chemical fertilizers;
• High versatility. Its sweet flavour can accompany any type of confection and its colour brings joy to any dish, whether sweet or savoury. 
• Source of lutein and zeaxanthin essential for good vision (along with Vitamin A)
• Source of beta-carotene, responsible for the orange colour. Pro-vitamin A with the ability to convert into vitamin A in the body, with antioxidant action.

This autumn, enjoy the magic of the pumpkin!

Immerse yourself in its flavour, texture, colour and benefits! 

FIT6 Programme, “your fairy godmother” so that your desired figure is no longer a dream and becomes a reality!