Among the many popular tea used, you are gaining space on social networks: pumpkin tea. Known for its nutritional value when consumed as food, the pumpkin now begins to be used as a medicinal infusion. But after all, is the pumpkin tea really good?
“There are no robust clinical studies on” pumpkin tea “, but minor studies with bark extracts and pulp show an antioxidant and slightly diuretic action”, explains Dr. Nathalia Felix, a nutritionist and member of the Brazilian Nutrology Association scientific committee (Abran).
What’s in the pumpkin?
Pumpkin is rich in antioxidants, fiber, potassium, beta -carotene, vitamin C and vitamins B. Many of these nutrients can also remain in preparations such as broths and infusions.
How to prepare pumpkin tea?
Boil 200 ml of water with disinfected pumpkin peel (or pulp pieces) for 10 minutes. Filter and drink.
“If prepared with a small amount to a moderate of pulp or well washed and without exaggeration (e.g. 1 cup), the risk is low for most of the healthy people. And for those who love tea, the ideal is to vary the types that consumed”, adds the expert.
Source: Terra
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