With the arrival of autumn, the seasonal vegetables that make up our diet and that of our children change and pumpkins become the undisputed protagonists of our tables.
Varying is good for you, and knowing the benefits of the vegetables we consume allows us to have a healthy and balanced diet. Among the nutritious and health-friendly autumn vegetables is the pumpkin, proposed by the Azienda Agricola Lorenzini Naturamica in the Delica variety. The pumpkin of Lorenzini, grown in the province of Mantua and Syracuse, is very sweet and is also suitable for the diet of children.
Being light and easily digestible, pumpkin can be included in children’s diets from the seventh month of age. From an early age, children will be able to enjoy some of its properties, which are very important for growth. These include the presence of vitamin A, which is important for skin protection and vision development. Its laxative properties should also be taken into consideration: a pumpkin soup is ideal for stimulating the lazy intestine and relieving any inflammation.
Always focussing on growth and development, you should know that pumpkin is rich in phosphorus, a source of nutrition for the nervous system, and an important element for a perfectly functioning metabolism. This vegetable is also ideal for fighting weight problems, since thanks to its high fibre content it has strong satiating power, and the calorie intake is really low: just 15 calories per 100 grams!
Finally, the flavour is important for children to learn to love vegetables, and pumpkin is an excellent base for the preparation of original first courses, and tasty desserts.
