Fun facts: Pumpkins were first named by French explorer Jacques Cartier in 1584. He called them “gros melons,” which translated
to “pompions” in English. Pompions eventually evolved into pumpkins and the first known use of the word in literature was in the story of Cinderella
Sweet pumpkin is one of the very low-calorie vegetables. It is rich in dietary fiber, anti-oxidants, minerals, and vitamins.