Pumpkin is a part of the Cucurbita family (squash, watermelons, muskmelons). Pumpkins are considered as culinary fruits and sometimes vegetables. Nonetheless, this orange fruit is filled with amazing benefits. Generally, pumpkin weights around 4 to 10 kg, but it can sometimes go up to 34 kg as well. If you drink raw juice of pumpkins almost every day, you will be healthy and fit for life! Pumpkin is not only useful during Halloween but should be used in day to day life as well.

Here are some of the benefits of eating pumpkins: –

1. Treats oily and dry skin – If you apply pumpkin to your face, it can moisturize as well as add charm to your face. Other than this, it exfoliates and improves skin tone. There are several different face packs including pumpkin which can help improve the texture of your skin.

2. Treats dark spots – Is hyper pigmentation a problem for you? Do you want to fix this issue naturally? Well, use pumpkin face pack and consume the fruit on a day to day basis to remove dark spots from your skin. You can also make a body mask with pumpkins to get soft and clear skin.

3. Increases hair growth – Pumpkin contains minerals like zinc and potassium, which are very helpful in keeping the hair healthy and also improving growth. If you are facing baldness or hair fall, then you must have pumpkins. Other than this, it is also a great conditioner.

4. Helps in weight loss – Since pumpkin is low in calories, it promotes weight loss. There are only 26 calories in 100 grams of pumpkin! So, if you are on a strict diet, add this fruit to your salad.

5. Helps reduce asthma issues – If you frequently get asthma attacks, then pumpkin can help you. The rich antioxidants in the fruit protect our respiratory system from any kind of infections, which help in reducing asthma attacks.

6. Pumpkin has beta carotene – Yes, this amazing orange huge fruit has beta carotene. People who include this mineral in their diet are safe from cancer. There are little chances that they could ever develop cancer. Beta carotenoids in pumpkins also help decrease any lung disease especially for smokers.

7. Strengthens the immune system – If your immunity system is weak, then you must consume pumpkins every day. The magnesium property in pumpkin boosts the immunity system and also helps in maintaining muscle function in the body. It also increases production of the white blood cells in our body.

8. Helps reduce depression and stress – Do you suffer from depression? If yes, then have pumpkins. The fruit contains L-tryptophan, which reduces depression and tension. Pumpkin also cures insomnia.

9. Rich in Vitamin K – Very less fruits and vegetables have high amounts of vitamin K in them. And one serving of this fruit can provide 20% of the vitamin to the body. Vitamin K is beneficial for the bones and heart health.

So start consuming pumpkins! And since it is Halloween month, you can send pumpkins to your friends and family in fancy fruits baskets for the day.

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When it comes to the citrus family, lime is one of the most favourites because it has so many uses and benefits. You can add it to dishes, juices, eat it or apply it! It helps in so many ways. A lot of women consume lime water every morning for keeping their weight in watch and for vitamin C. Other than that, this fruit has many different uses. Read on to know…

• Treatment of dark spots: – If you suffer from pigmentation and have dark spots on your face and body, lime can be your saver. Just apply it directly to the affected areas every day and see the difference. If it starts to burn, rub ice over that area and you will be fine. Other than this, it can also help treat blemishes, uneven skin tone and acne on the face. If you have sensitive skin then just add honey to the lime face pack.

• Natural skin tanning remedy: – Do you have tanned skin? Well, guess what? Lime juice applied on affected areas can treat it easily. This natural and easy way is affordable and has no side effects. You can add gram flour and curd to the pack.

• Fix open pores – Do you have too many open pores on the facial skin? Well, lime can help tighten pores, cure breakouts and give you the most flawless skin!

• Treatment of dandruff – One of the most effective ways to treat dandruff is applying lime directly on the scalp. This common hair problem will vanish in just few weeks if you follow this regime regularly. You do not have to consume lime for this treatment. You can simply apply it alternate days to remove dandruff. You can also add a little fresh lime juice to any hair oil you apply to prevent dandruff from coming back.

• Get shiny hair – If you want shiny and lustrous hair then apply lime with olive oil and honey 20 minutes before washing. If you apply this hair mask twice a month then you will have silky and shiny hair in no time.

• Cures scurvy – If you suffer from a disease, which is due to low Vitamin C in your body than have lime regularly. Drink the fresh juice else gargle with lime. Lime is highly used to improve gums health and stop the bleeding. The bleeding takes place due to less vitamin C in the body. And if you want to avoid medicines then this is the best alternative. Lime treatment has no side effects at all!

• Eyes care – The rich antioxidants and Vitamin C in lime can be helpful to the eyes. If your eyes go through a lot of strain on a day to day basis then add lime to your food else have lime juice (homemade and fresh only).

• Other treatments – Other than this, consuming of lime can help treat diseases like gout, piles, indigestion and also help arthritis. You can also beat dehydration by having lime water every day. This will help refresh your system in just few minutes.

Make sure you add lime to the fruit baskets you are sending across.