Why pumpkin earns a spot on THE FAD's top 100 anti-inflammatory foods list.
Pumpkin is rich in beta-carotene (the same pigment family found in carrots and sweet potatoes) and provides meaningful fibre, especially when the skin is included in preparations that allow it.
Roasted pumpkin seeds (see our separate pumpkin seeds profile) are a genuinely good way to use the whole vegetable, not just the flesh.
This is general nutrition education, not medical advice, and not a claim that any single food prevents or treats disease. Talk to your doctor about any specific dietary concerns, allergies, or medication interactions.
