Now is the best time to start carving your pumpkins for Halloween according to experts, but many are often left wondering what they should do with their leftovers of the seasonal fruit.
Leading UK baby brand Nuby has now provided the perfect solution for parents as they urged them to not throw away their carved pumpkins and instead feed the leftovers to their young children which will provide them with some excellent immune-boosting benefits.
Whether it be pumpkin purée for babies or delicious pumpkin muffins for toddlers, the experts at Nuby have revealed five benefits of using leftover pumpkin in their meals and snacks, along with four tips to ensure you feed it to your kids safely. Immune-boosting vitamins A, C, and E Pumpkin is a source of vitamins A, C and E which help to boost the immune system.
According to the NHS vitamin A and C are important vitamins for babies and young children. While vitamin A and E help your body's natural defence against illness and infection work properly, vitamin C helps to protect cells and keep them healthy. Contains calcium to support growing bones and teeth Another benefit of pumpkin is that it includes calcium which helps to maintain strong bones for all ages according to the BDA (The Association of UK Dieticians), which is very important for growing babies and toddlers.