Rice pumpkin from my garden and benefits of eating it

[najidulislam]

Hello everyone!

Rice squash, scientifically known as Benincasa hispida, is a type of vegetable commonly found in the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia. Rice gourd looks green and has thin hairs on it. Inside there is a white soft shell which is edible. Various types of cooking are done with it, like rice pumpkin curry, rice pumpkin bhaji etc. Rice gourd is generally considered healthy to eat during summer as it has a cooling effect. Rice pumpkin is full of health benefits like it helps regulate body temperature and is also good for digestive system. Besides, it is rich in various vitamins and minerals.

Rice pumpkin, which is usually available in winter, is quite beneficial for health. It is rich in various nutrients. Some of the benefits of rice pumpkin are mentioned below:

Nutritional Sources: Rice squash is rich in vitamins A, C, E and folate, potassium, and fiber, which help keep the body healthy.

Aids in digestion: Rice pumpkin contains fiber, which improves digestion and helps in reducing constipation.

Helps in weight loss: As rice pumpkin is low in calories and high in fiber, it helps control appetite and contributes to weight loss.

Good for eyes: Vitamin A in rice pumpkin helps maintain good eye health and helps prevent night blindness.

Skin care: Rice pumpkin for vitamin A and C helps maintain good skin health. It helps in keeping the skin glowing and soft.

Boosts immunity: Due to the presence of vitamin C, it helps in boosting the body's immunity and reduces the risk of colds, coughs and infections.

Rice can be cooked and eaten as pumpkin soup, curry, or vegetable stew.

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Photographer	@najidulislam
Location	Dhaka,Bangladesh

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Comments

[sirenahippie]

Hi @najidulislam

I invite you to read our community rules carefully. There it is established that our users must appear in photos, and I don't see that in this post.

Then again, this is a food community, not a gardening community.

[najidulislam]

I prepared this post for another community but somehow I submitted it to this community. Couldn't understand due to heavy sleep.