Pumpkins are one of the best fall vegetables! They are fun to carve, delicious to eat and highly nutritious. Pumpkins are members of the squash family and grow on a vine above ground. They come in all different colors, shapes and sizes –red and orange are the most common. White pumpkins are called ghost pumpkins. They are loaded with beta-carotene and potassium. Beta-carotene is converted into vitamin A in the body which is important in protecting against heart disease and cancer, as well as other degenerative symptoms of aging.
It’s easy to add pumpkin into your diet. Pumpkin seeds are easy to carry around for a quick snack. Add them to granola mixes for a sweet nutty flavor. Pumpkin seeds are high in zinc, magnesium, iron, copper and protein. Scoop the seeds out of the pumpkin and rinse well. It’s ok to leave some of the stringy pumpkin pulp on some seeds as it is very high in nutrients. Soak the seeds in water for a few hours. Drain them and allow them to dry out. Add olive oil and garlic salt to the seeds and spread them on a baking sheet. Heat in a low oven- 250 degrees- until roasted – it usually takes about 15-20 minutes.
Make a healthy smoothie recipe by adding canned pumpkin to it. Mix a scoop of vanilla protein powder, ¾ cup almond milk, one half a 16 ounce can of pumpkin and some honey to taste. A delicious and healthy pumpkin pie taste in a smoothie! For additional flavor you can add some nutmeg and cinnamon.
Pumpkin also tastes good in pumpkin soup. Mix 6 cups of chicken stock ,4 cups of pumpkin puree, one chopped onion, a clove of garlic, salt, pepper and a ½ cup of heavy whipping cream. Cook in a dutch oven until done. Perfect for a cold winter’s day!
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