Pumpkins, autumn squash that have become the emblem of the American Halloween party, are not just pretty. They are also full of many excellent health elements. Pumpkin seeds, raw or roasted, contain many vitamins and proteins. A portion of roasted pumpkin seeds provides half of the recommended daily intake of manganese, magnesium, phosphorus, iron, copper and vitamin K, nutrition experts say.

Everything is good in the pumpkin

Pumpkin seeds would be beneficial against prostate and bladder problems . They would also prevent the formation of kidney stones. Thanks to their high concentration of zinc, they keep bones healthy. They act as natural anti-inflammatories and contain one element, L-tryptophan, considered as a natural anti-depressant.

The presence of phytosterols in pumpkin seeds helps to lower the level of "bad cholesterol" in the blood. Many crops use these seeds to treat parasites such as tapeworm.

The flesh of pumpkins is also excellent for health. It contains phytonutrients that protect against UV rays. Studies have also noted that it can reduce the risk of melanoma, and other skin diseases.

At the top of my form thanks to the pumpkin

Rich in fiber, the pumpkin is also full of vitamins C and E that enhance immunity, large amounts of potassium that protects against hypertension, and carotenoid pigments such as alpha-carotene (vitamin A), beta-carotene and lutein, known to prevent the occurrence of many diseases, including certain cancers.

By preparing a pumpkin lantern as a Halloween decoration, it is better to use the flesh and seeds to prepare good dishes, rather than throw everything in the trash.