Anyone who has eaten pumpkin knows that it has a sweet taste and is delicious. However, because of its sweetness, many women are concerned about whether eating pumpkin will make them gain weight. So, does eating pumpkin make you gain weight?
How many calories does pumpkin have?
Calories: 22 calories per 100 grams of edible portion.
Nutritional value: 5.3 grams of carbohydrates, 0.7 grams of protein, 148 micrograms of vitamin A, 8 milligrams of vitamin C, 0.8 grams of fiber, 0.1 grams of fat, 890 micrograms of carotene, 16 milligrams of calcium, and 0.4 milligrams of iron.
Does eating pumpkin make you gain weight?
Eating pumpkin does not make you gain weight.
Pumpkin has low calories and a low fat content. Although it has a sweet taste, it actually has a low sugar content. It not only does not make you gain weight, but also helps with weight loss.
Reasons why eating pumpkin can help with weight loss
1. Pumpkin has low calories and is rich in vitamins and dietary fiber. It increases the feeling of fullness when consumed, thereby reducing the intake of other foods.
2. The dietary fiber, carotene, and pectin in pumpkin can promote digestion and relieve constipation.
When is the best time to eat pumpkin for weight loss?
In general, pumpkin can be eaten as a substitute for staple foods during meal times, or as a snack between meals. This will create a feeling of fullness and reduce the intake of calories from other foods.
How to eat pumpkin for the best weight loss effect?
Pumpkin Rice
Ingredients: 400 grams of pumpkin, 200 grams of rice, oil, salt, water.
Instructions:
1. Peel and remove the seeds from the pumpkin, then cut it into small pieces. Rinse the rice and set aside.
2. Heat some oil in a frying pan until it is 70% hot. Add the pumpkin and stir-fry for 1 minute, then add the rice and stir-fry until well mixed.
3. Add about 500ml of water, enough to cover the rice. Cover the pan and cook over medium heat for 10 minutes. Then, open the lid, add salt, and stir-fry until well mixed. Cover the pan again and simmer over low heat for 15-20 minutes.
Pumpkin Pancakes
Ingredients: Pumpkin, glutinous rice flour, granulated sugar, water.
Instructions:
1. Peel the pumpkin and cut it into thin slices. Steam or fry the pumpkin slices until cooked.
2. Pour the cooked pumpkin slices into a bowl and mash them into pumpkin puree while still hot. Add an appropriate amount of granulated sugar and mix well.
3. After the pumpkin puree has cooled, add glutinous rice flour little by little in a ratio of about 1:1, and knead it into pumpkin dough.
4. Divide the dough into small pieces, shape them into any desired shape by gently patting them flat.
5. Heat a frying pan, add a little olive oil, and cook the pumpkin pancakes over medium-low heat until both sides are golden brown.
Pumpkin Porridge
Ingredients: 300 grams of pumpkin, 100 grams of rice, water.
Instructions:
1. Rinse the rice. Wash the pumpkin and remove the skin and seeds. Cut it into small pieces.
2. Place a pot on the stove, add oil and heat it to 70% hot. Add chopped scallions and stir-fry until fragrant. Then, add the pumpkin pieces and stir-fry for 1-2 minutes before removing from heat.
3. Bring water to a boil in the pot, add the rice and pumpkin pieces. Cook over high heat until boiling, then reduce to low heat and simmer for 40-50 minutes until the rice grains are cooked, the pumpkin is soft, and the soup is thick. Stir in salt and serve.
