Pumpkin aka ‘Kaddu’ is loaded with many health benefits. In Indian households, it’s common to see Pumpkin sabzi once a week. Pumpkin seeds are also very healthy and savoured as snacks. Those who don’t consume Pumpkin are missing out on a lot of its health benefits. Today it’s AyurvedGuru’s topic of discussion. But first, let’s see how to prepare pumpkin juice at home.

How to Prepare Pumpkin Juice?

1. Wash the pumpkin from outside and peel the hard-outer skin.

2. Remove its seeds and cut them into smaller pieces.

3. Place those chunks into a juicer and extract its juice.

4. If you want to enhance the taste of the juice, you can add some lemon juice or ginger. Make sure that they do not interfere with the natural taste of the drink.

5. You can also add sugar to make it sweeter.

6. You can serve it with ice to have more of its refreshing and cooling effect.

This is how you can prepare Pumpkin juice at home. Let’s see the benefits of drinking pumpkin juice: -

Contains Almost Negligible Fat

100 grams of pumpkin has only 0.1 grams of fat, which makes it an ideal weight loss drink. So, if you’re looking for an ideal post-workout drink, consider giving a try to pumpkin juice.

Fight Inflammation

Vitamin C and Beta Carotene present in pumpkin help your system fight inflammation in the body. Vitamin C is responsible for facilitating your weight loss journey by fighting infections and viruses.

Helps in Digestion

Pumpkin has laxative properties due to which it ensures healthy digestion and keeps constipation at bae. A healthy digestive system is important to meet weight loss goals.

Helps You Sleep Better

Your sleep cycles are closely linked with your weight and if you’re not sleeping well, it’s hard for you to lose weight. Start taking Pumpkin juice with a little honey as it has tranquilizing properties which will help you sleep better.

Promotes Healthy Skin

Beta Carotene present in pumpkin juice also promotes healthy skin. Pumpkin also contains antioxidants such as Vitamin E, Lutein, and Zeaxanthin which are known to boost skin’s defences against UV rays.

Packed with Immunity Boosting Vitamins

Our bodies convert Beta Carotene into Vitamin A. Vitamin A strengthens our immune system and helps fight many infections. Vitamin C, also found in Pumpkins, is also known to increase white blood cell production. White blood cells help in healing our wounds faster. Iron & Vitamin E are also found in Vitamin E which supports the immune system as well.

Beneficial For Kidney and Liver

Folks who are suffering from Kidney stones and Gall Bladder problems can improve their condition by drinking half a glass of Pumpkin Juice every day.

We are sure that you will add pumpkin juice to your diet. Also, if you are facing health issues, you can consult Dr. Manoj Virmani who is the founder of Ayurvedguru. We can avoid a lot of diseases if we follow our traditional system of natural healing from Ayurveda. Contact AyurvedGuru to know more.