Pumpkins are also called the queens of autumn gardens, and modern culinary is just discovering the possibilities of use. Few people know that pumpkins have 4 to 5 times more vitamin A (actually carotene) than carrots. Additionally, pumpkins contain exceptional amounts of vitamins (A, C, E, and B), they are saturated with micronutrients, proteins, and organic compounds (T, D, and K). The list of medicinal effects is truly incredible:

• Pumpkin juice contains large amounts of pectin, which normalizes digestion.
  
• Pumpkin juice contains many polysaccharides that reduce cholesterol levels in the blood, improve circulation, and regulate blood pressure. This leads to cells receiving more oxygen. Polysaccharides also have a cleansing effect, so it is recommended to consume pumpkins primarily when we are ill.
  
• Did you know that 100 grams of pumpkin juice contains 80% water and only 85 calories?
  
• An important organic compound, also known as vitamin T, is responsible for transporting fats in the blood. The more vitamin T there is, the fewer fat deposits are formed in the body, and the blood vessels function better (there are fewer blockages, clots, etc.).
  
• Did you know that many types of brain tumors, osteoporosis, rickets in children and adults, and some immune system disorders arise due to a lack of vitamin D? Statistics say that at least a billion people have such problems, and the issues are even more pronounced in the autumn and winter months. Pumpkins play a crucial role in the process of producing vitamin D.
  
• Pumpkin juice is also very suitable for pregnant women because besides the mentioned positive properties, it cleanses the body, calms and normalizes sleep. Pumpkins are also very rich in fiber.

Unfortunately, it is necessary to be cautious with pumpkins as they can also cause disturbances!

• All those with a stomach ulcer should avoid pumpkins.
  
• Pumpkins and products made from them are not recommended for patients with gastritis.
  
• Pumpkins are not suitable for patients with severe forms of diabetes.
  
• Clear pumpkin juice can cause digestive disturbances and may even exacerbate certain diseases. In some provinces in China, where the medicinal effects of pumpkins have been exploited for millennia, it is even legally prohibited to combine pumpkins with medicines. Not because of the medicines, but due to possible side effects.

The fact is, pumpkins are very healthy for healthy people.

How to make pumpkin juice?

There are several recipes for making pumpkin juice, and many people also drink it in combination with other natural juices (especially apples, carrots, and black currants).

Recipe 1: The simplest recipe suggests cutting approximately half a kilogram of pumpkin flesh into cubes and making pumpkin juice with a juicer. Strain it, add 100 ml of water, juice of a whole lemon, 100 grams of sugar, and a pinch of salt.

Recipe 2: Cut approximately a kilogram of pumpkin flesh into cubes, put 200 milliliters of water in a pan, and cook for 5 to 7 minutes. Strain the resulting mixture through cheesecloth, and you will get a tasty and natural pumpkin juice.

Recipe 3: You can also make pumpkin juice by cleaning the seeds from the pumpkins, peeling them, cutting them into cubes, and cooking them at 90 degrees Celsius for about 5 minutes. Before cooking, add 4 to 5 tablespoons of sugar for every kilogram of pumpkin.

Finally, a tip on how to choose a pumpkin that will yield the most juice. The best ones are those weighing around 5 kilograms. Larger pumpkins are drier inside, while smaller ones are too watery.