Pumpkin contains large amounts of folic acid , potassium , manganese and vitamin A. It is a good source of vitamin B1 , B3, B5, and B6 , as well as dietary fiber, vitamin C , iron, magnesium , copper , phosphorus and zinc.
Zucchini is a primary source of alpha and beta – carotene and is among the top three food with high content of lutein and zeaxanthin , as shown by recent studies . Its antioxidant qualities it advisable to prevent eye diseases .
The presence of B complex vitamins in large quantities provides a good metabolism of sugar and other nutrients to contributing as zinc , magnesium and omega -3 . Pumpkin vegetable source may be a good natural protection against inflammation due to the presence of omega -3 fatty acids in seeds, as well as antioxidants ( lutein , zeaxanthin and beta – carotene ) and polysaccharides .
Being a food rich in antioxidants and anti- inflammatory nutrients , its benefits against cancer can not be neglected . The seeds have antimicrobial properties , the dry is still used in some parts of the world to treat diseases caused by intestinal parasites .