Guess what?! It is finally Pumpkin Season! Pumpkin is appearing everywhere around us. The infamous Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte, carving pumpkins, pumpkin seeds, and even pumpkin beer! Not only is pumpkin one of the most delicious foods, it is also very nutritious.
How much pumpkin do you need to meet 100% of your daily need of vitamin A?! Only 1/2 cup! Vitamin A is a fat-soluble vitamin very important for good vision and the immune system.
A cup of cooked pumpkin only has about 50 calories, and provides 3 grams of fiber, which is very important for keeping you fuller, longer! So believe it or not, pumpkin can help in your efforts to trim the waistline, especially around the holidays 😉 And let me tell you a secret if you already weren’t aware…often times pumpkin can be used in recipes to substitute butter, oil, and sugar! Exciting news!
Pumpkin also contains a very important antioxidant, beta-carotene, possibly playing a role in cancer prevention!
And lastly, who works out or experiences muscle cramps? One cup of cooked pumpkin actually contains about 100mg more potassium than a banana!
So please, eat up!! But remember! Just because pumpkin is an ingredient, doesn’t make what you are eating necessarily healthy for you! However, sweet pumpkin treats can be enjoyed in moderation!
Make sure to comment with your favorite pumpkin food and/or recipe to share
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http://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/pumpkin-cookies-with-browned-butter-frosting/f93eba9b-f074-42c3-8bef-6a74d3cab699
I made this pumpkin recipe just today! wow was it delicious! It has nutritious pumpkin inside, but plenty of sugar and butter! Moderation is key…don’t do what I did..ate 3 cookies! couldn’t help myself!