This autumn vegetable, with only 18 kcal per 100g, is a perfect slimming ally

That’s it, it’s theautumn ! Summer and the sun are gone, but the upcoming All Saints’ Day holidays and the arrival of Halloween could console more than one. However, we must adapt to these new temperatures in terms of our wardrobe… And on our plates! Because seasonal vegetables and fruits are no longer the same and recipes must change. But how can we combine these new habits with our good resolutions?

For autumn fruits, we use figs, grapes, apples, chestnuts, pears, kiwis, mandarins, quinces, plums… For autumn vegetablesthere is no shortage of choice either. Some people are already starting mushroom picking to combine a trip to the forest with fresh produce to bring home (making sure to show your basket to a pharmacist before cooking it). But if you want to lose weight, which autumn vegetable is best suited to help you?

A perfect fall vegetable for weight loss

Who says “autumn” says carrot, corn, squash, broccoli, potato, cabbage, leek, spinach and of course mushrooms. We can also cook an old vegetable like Jerusalem artichoke or parsnip. But among them, one is particularly suitable for losing weight. A real slimming ally, the pumpkin weighs 2 to 3 kg but contains only 18 kcal per 100 grams.

Cucurbitaceae is produced all over the world and its sugar content is 3.1%which is a little lower than most vegetables. It contains little fiber, 1.1%, but it is rich in water, 95%. The vegetable also has a lot of potassium and provides calcium, vitamin C and vitamins B5 or B9, as well as beta-carotene.

How to eat pumpkin?

Pumpkin can be eaten raw or cookedalthough it is more common to eat it hot. It contains starch, the carbohydrate of starchy foods, mannitol and xylitol. You will already find it on sale but the peak season of this autumn vegetable starts in October. It ends in January, so you have four months to familiarize yourself with it and test recipes, if you haven’t already.

We can obviously put some in a velvety soup or a soup but you can also eat it in puree or in pieces, cooked in the oven. You can also stuff it or make a gratin or even a pan-fried dish. More original, you can eat it in flan, cake, mousse or jam. Pumpkin can also be enjoyed in the form of fries, in curry, quiche or tart. A way to vary the traditional veloutés and rediscover this seasonal food, the perfect slimming ally.

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