Sun Journal cites UMaine Extension in response to reader’s concern over pumpkin waste
The University of Maine Cooperative Extension was cited in a response to a Sun Journal reader’s comment about how people should not waste pumpkins. According to UMaine Extension, the deep yellow to deep orange colors of pumpkin show that they contain carotene, which your body turns into the antioxidant vitamin A. Also, all varieties of winter squash are good sources of potassium, which is helpful in maintaining a healthy blood pressure, according to the article.