Al Marsad Newspaper: The white pulp has many health benefits related to maintaining heart health and protecting against cancer.
The white pulp or oval squash seeds are extracted from the squash plant, and its color often depends on the source of the plant.
Benefits of white pulp:
1- Reducing the risk of stomach cancer, lung cancer, prostate cancer, colon cancer, and breast cancer, according to Web Medicine.
2- Reducing the symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and overactive bladder. The magnesium in the white pulp contributes to controlling blood pressure, reducing heart disease, maintaining bone health, and regulating blood sugar levels.
3- Helps maintain heart health due to the presence of antioxidants, zinc, magnesium and fatty acids, and thus reduces high blood pressure.
4-Promoting the health of blood vessels, and it is a good option for people with diabetes, due to its great role in reducing and regulating blood sugar levels.
5- White pulp seeds are an important source of fiber, which improves the functioning of the digestive system.
6- Improving the quality of sperm and fertility in men, so that the quality of sperm decreases with a decrease in the level of zinc, and the white pulp is one of the foods that contain it.
7-If you find it difficult to sleep, the white pulp seeds will help you overcome that because they contain the amino acid tryptophan, which promotes a feeling of rest and sleep.
8- Strengthening the immune system, due to the presence of a high percentage of vitamin E and other antioxidants.
9- It helps in losing weight by enhancing your feeling of satiety, due to its high fiber content.
10- The anti-inflammatory effect of white pulp can help maintain the health of the liver, bladder, intestines and joints.
11-Increase bone density, and reduce the risk of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women.
12-Reduce levels of harmful cholesterol and triglycerides.
13-Protect the skin during exposure to ultraviolet rays and other types of radiation.
14- Support the health of the eyes.
And about the harms of white pulp:
1- It contains high calories, so excessive consumption of it may lead to weight gain.
2- It is not a good option for people with diarrhea, because it contains a high amount of fiber.
3- It may cause premature birth for pregnant women in case of excessive intake.
4- Eating large quantities of it may cause gas, bloating or stomach disorders, because it is rich in fiber and fat.
5- Excessive consumption of salted white pulp may lead to high blood pressure.
6- Young children should be supervised when eating it, because it may cause suffocation.
And how to add white pulp to the diet:
1- All kinds of salads, cooked vegetables and soups.
2- All kinds of baked goods, oatmeal or whole grain breakfast cereals.
3- White pulp butter can be made and added to juices and desserts of all kinds.
4- You can eat it raw as a snack without adding salt.