By: Jillian Pancio, Student Nutritionist A fall favorite flavor is pumpkin, which not only tastes delicious but is a super fruit as well! Pumpkins contain fiber, antioxidants, vitamins, minerals and can regulate your digestive system. Minerals found in pumpkins include calcium, which help with strong bones and iron, which is crucial for blood cell function. Vitamins found in pumpkins are A, C, E as well as two B-complex vitamins: niacin and folate. In fact, a cup of cooked mashed pumpkin has more than 200% of the daily recommended intake of vitamin A. The best part about pumpkins is that you can eat nearly all parts, even the leaves! However, the most nutritive part is the seeds. One ounce of roasted seeds has 125 calories, and contains protein to keep you fuller longer. Pumpkin seed oil is even used to improve prostate health and has cardiovascular benefits. Take full advantage of the last days of the autumn season and incorporate pumpkin into every baked good you can! Breads, cakes and traditional holiday pies are places where pumpkin can be used to make your baked goods more nutritive. Check out Emma’s post for more ideas! P.S. Luckily , ordering a pumpkin spice latte at Starbucks will give you the numerous benefits that a pumpkin can have on your body! See Emma’s PSL post for more details on this fun, fall beverage.
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