1. They’re high in fiber and low in calories.
Anything high in fiber and low in calories is good. You feel full longer, curb cravings, keep your calories down, and maintain or lose weight. Pumpkins do just that. “Pumpkin has 3 grams of fiber and only 50 calories per 1 cup,” says White. “A high fiber diet is essential to a healthy diet and often helps us feel full longer by slowing digestion.”