Many people buy pumpkins for fall décor or carving. But the next time you buy pumpkins, you may consider buying extras for cooking. Pumpkins are low in calories and packed with key nutrients that help keep our bodies healthy, particularly during cold and flu season.

The Cleveland Clinic notes five benefits of pumpkin:

1. Good for eye health. Pumpkins are a great source of vitamin A and other nutrients that help protect our eyes from age-related eye degeneration and cataracts.

2. Good for heart health. Heart disease is a prevalent chronic disease in America. Eating foods that are good sources of heart-healthy nutrients can decrease the risk of heart disease. Pumpkins are rich in potassium, fiber, and antioxidants, all of which are helpful for heart nutrition.

3. Boosts the imm

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