Imam Ali (A.S.) said: Surely, Allah has chosen for us followers (Shiites), who assist us and are happy at our happiness and are sad in our sadness.

Metabolic health
Eating foods rich in beta carotene, such as pumpkin, may help improve your metabolic health — that is, how well your blood sugar is managed and the distribution of fat on your body.

Pumpkin is also rich in fiber, which can help dull blood sugar spikes after you consume carb-containing foods.

However, your overall dietary pattern is much more important for your health than simply occasionally eating pumpkin.

Heart health
Eating fruits and vegetables supports heart health. What’s more, pumpkin contains specific nutrients that are good for heart health.

Particularly, potassium may help reduce high blood pressure levels.

In addition, fiber may help lower blood cholesterol levels by binding with the cholesterol in the foods you eat and preventing its absorption.

Imam Sadiq (A.S.) said: All praise is for Allah, who has placed amongst the people, those who arrive in our presence, eulogizing us and reciting elegies about us.

Skin health
The antioxidants found in pumpkin are important for skin health. These include beta carotene and vitamins C and E.

Beta carotene, in particular, may protect your skin from the sun’s damaging ultraviolet (UV) rays. Eating foods with beta carotene may also help improve the appearance and texture of your skin.

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Second, the combination of other vitamins and minerals in pumpkin may protect against age-related macular degeneration.

One study found that people with age-related macular degeneration could slow its progression by taking supplements containing zinc, vitamin C, vitamin E, beta carotene, or a combination of these.

While that study used a supplement, you can find all of these nutrients in pumpkin, although in smaller amounts.

Imam Sadiq (A.S.) said: There is none who recites poetry about Husayn (A.S.) and weeps and makes others weep by means of it, except that Allah makes Paradise incumbent upon him and forgives his sins.

Some research shows that vitamin A is particularly important for strengthening the intestinal lining, making it more resistant to infections.

Vitamin C also plays a key role in immune health by strengthening the immune cells that respond when a pathogen is identified.

There are a couple of ways in which pumpkin is good for your eyes.

First, it’s rich in beta carotene, which helps keep your vision sharp by helping the retina absorb light.

Imam Ridha (A.S.) said (to one of his companions): If you desire that for you be the reward equivalent to that of those martyred along with Husayn (A.S.), then whenever you remember him say: Oh! Would that I had been with them! A great achievement would I have achieved.

Major health benefits
Most of a pumpkin’s health benefits come from its vitamins and minerals, along with its low sugar and high fiber content.

While there aren’t many studies on pumpkin specifically, it’s high in several nutrients that have established health benefits.

Pumpkin gives you a hefty dose of beta carotene, which is partially converted into vitamin A. Vitamin A can help your body fight infections.

The Holy Prophet (S) said: O Fatimah! Every eye shall be weeping on the Day of Judgment except the eye which has shed tears over the tragedy of Husayn (A.S.) for surely, that eye shall be laughing and shall be given the glad tidings of the bounties and comforts of Paradise.

Pumpkin seed nutrition
Pumpkin seeds, or pepitas, are also commonly eaten as a snack. Here’s the nutrient breakdown of 1 ounce (15 grams) of pumpkin seeds in their shell.

Calories: 86
Protein: 4 grams
Fat: 7 grams
Carbs: 2 grams
Fiber: 1 gram
Copper: 21% of the DV
Magnesium: 20% of the DV
Phosphorus: 14% of the DV
Zinc: 10% of the DV

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