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Low carb pumpkin jerky recipe – It’s no secret that pumpkins make perfect Halloween decorations, but did you know that they’re also great for your weight loss diet? With high concentrations of essential vitamins and minerals, pumpkins are beneficial to your health.
- Pumpkin keeps your eyes healthy
According to Self Nutrition Data, one cup of pumpkin contains more than 170 percent of your daily recommended amount of vitamin A. “Vitamin A plays an important role in your vision,” explains an article from the American Academy of Ophthalmology. “To see the full spectrum of light, your eye needs to produce certain pigments for the photoreceptor cells in your retina to function properly… Without enough vitamin A, your eyes can’t produce enough moisture to keep them properly lubricated.” In other words, eating pumpkin can help keep your night vision on point and your eyes well-lubricated!
- Pumpkin is good for your skin
In addition to vitamins A and E, pumpkins provide a good dose of vitamin C, which is great for your skin. According to an article published in Dermato-Endocrinology, L-ascorbic acid—vitamin C—benefits the skin not only when applied topically, but when ingested orally as well, by stabilizing the structure of collagen. This means that eating pumpkin can help keep your skin smooth and wrinkle-free.
- Eating pumpkin can improve heart health
While the vitamin C in pumpkin is great for your skin, it also has some heart health benefits. Research conducted at Johns Hopkins in 2012 found that “large doses of vitamin C may moderately reduce blood pressure.” While eating pumpkin may not be able to replace medication for individuals with very high blood pressure, it may help regulate blood pressure in those who are just slightly above the normal range.
Additionally, pumpkin seeds may also have a positive impact on heart health. According to an article published in the U.S. National Library of Medicine, “Increased consumption of seeds, including whole grains, nuts, legumes, cocoa products, and coffee, is associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes mellitus, or a significant reduction in CVD risk factors such as serum cholesterol or blood pressure.” So instead of throwing away your pumpkin seeds, roast them in the oven for an extra heart-healthy boost.
- Pumpkin can help you control diabetes
According to Medical News Today, the magnesium in butternut squash may help reduce your risk of developing type 2 diabetes: “For every 100 milligrams/day increase in magnesium intake, the risk of developing type 2 diabetes decreases by approximately 15%.” With 22 milligrams of magnesium, one serving of butternut squash gets you more than 20% along the way.
Furthermore, ScienceDirect notes that pumpkin could actually be used as an alternative to insulin in the treatment of diabetes. “There are many different types of insulins available to treat diabetes,” the abstract explains, “but there are still physiological consequences to such use. Alternatives are therefore needed and this includes herbal preparations as well as food plants in the form of Cu rcubitaceae [pumpkin].”
- Pumpkin reduces inflammation
Research published in Nutrition Research Reviews notes that “foods supplemented with pumpkin are considered a good source of anti-inflammatory substances,” which may help treat conditions like arthritis. This is because pumpkins contain natural antioxidants, which, according to Harvard Health, may “reduce the risk of inflammation and thus chronic disease.”
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Low carb pumpkin jerky recipe | Ingredients
- 1 kg of desalted and shredded dried meat
- black pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup of green olives with pits
- 4 heaping tablespoons of salted butter
- 4 tablespoons chopped coriander
- 1 medium onion, chopped very small
- 2 crushed garlic cloves
- 2 cups of cooked Japanese pumpkin, chopped into medium pieces (cook without salt so it doesn't fall apart, and remove it when it is still al dente)
Low carb pumpkin jerky recipe | How to make
In a deep, wide pan, place half of the butter and sauté the onion, add the meat and stir well, lightly frying, add the crushed garlic and continue stirring.
Add the remaining butter and stir well, add the olives, season with salt and pepper.
Continue stirring with a spoon until you notice that all the seasoning has completely mixed into the meat.
Add the pumpkin and stir well. Turn off the heat, transfer to a bowl and add the coriander on top and stir well. Serve hot or even cold.
Low carb pumpkin jerky recipe | How to desalt jerky
Place the chopped dried meat in the pressure cooker with water until all the meat is completely covered, add a tablespoon of sugar, and bring to the boil. When the pan beeps, count 10 minutes of cooking. Turn off the heat, wait for the pan to cool and change the water. Bring to the boil again with water until covered. Count 5 minutes after beeping. Remove from the heat again. Throw away the water if it is still salty, do it again. (The sugar is only added the first time).
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