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It's not just for Halloween!

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It's not just for Halloween!

This orange symbol of the coming winter is used mainly as a culinary product and a decorative element. What are the health benefits of eating this plant?

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1. What's a dune?

It is a perennial plant that comes from the family of ducks. There are about 20 species of this vegetable in this group. It is most often used in gastronomy as a base or ingredient in some dishes, as well as as as a decorative element, as some species of these plants are grown only for ornamental purposes.

2. Dynia has a nutritional value

When you analyze the composition of pumpkins, you can find a lot of interesting information. A 100 g serving of this vegetable can cover up to 214% of the daily intake of manganese (i.e. about 4.5 mg), 168% of phosphorus (1174 mg) and 150% of a daily serving of magnesium (550 mg). A high zinc content, which is 7.64 mg, allows you to supplement 80% of the day's intake in women and half of the consumption in men.

3. The properties

Furthermore, manganese is a source of unsaturated fatty acids, of which nearly 60% is polyunsaturated, and β-carotene affects the activity of the sex hormones. Cholineatin, or vitamin B3, promotes the proper functioning of the nervous system.

4. Applications

Dynas can be used in three aspects. As a culinary ingredient, it is very often used in the production of jams, jams and powders. A very popular dish is pumpkin cream soup served with fresh ginger. Dynas may also be used for salads. The second area of use of dyna is the use of this vegetable as a decorative element.
The author of the article is Dietspremium