Pumpkins are one of the oldest domesticated plants, having been used as early as 7,500 to 5,000 BC. China and India combined account for half of the world’s production of pumpkins.

All pumpkins are winter squash – winter squash is generally cooked before being eaten, and the skin or rind is not usually eaten.

Know the reasons to include pumpkin in regular diet:
(Sources of Information: ncbi.nlm.nih.gov, stanfordhealthcare.org, webmd.com & Wikipedia)