Happy Fall! This time of the year tends to be a favorite among many people. Whether it is the cooler weather, leaves changing color or the amazing food that is served at family holiday gatherings, this season has it all. Although, there is so much to love, Fall has one staple icon, the pumpkin.

The pumpkin has a place in everyone’s home usually around Halloween and Thanksgiving. This orange squash type vegetable is actually technically a fruit. This is because the pumpkin contains seeds (which are amazing roasted check out this amazing recipe for roasted pumpkin seeds- https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/13768/roasted-pumpkin-seeds/)

Besides its use for carving and making pumpkin pie, the pumpkin is packed with nutrition and contains many vitamins and minerals. Loaded with vitamin C it can help boost your immune system and is great for your skin. This is because vitamin C is necessary for your body to produce collagen. Collagen is a protein that is responsible for the skin’s elasticity or its ability to “snap back”. Besides vitamin C, pumpkins are high in antioxidants. The anti-oxidants found in pumpkins neutralize free radicals to keep them from damaging your skin. This makes the pumpkin a great anti-ageing ingredient to add to your next Fall dish!

Pumpkins are also rich in beta carotene. If you are familiar with beta carotene that is because it is abundant in carrots and sweet potatoes. When you eat pumpkin, your body naturally converts the beta carotene to vitamin A. Vitamin A is crucial to healthy eye sight. It also helps the body fight bacteria and keeps your reproductive system healthy. That’s not all, it can decrease the risk of heart disease and certain types of cancer.

Want to add more pumpkin to your diet this Fall? Do you want to impress your family and friends with an out of the ordinary Fall pumpkin dish? Most people think of pumpkin pie or sweet desert style recipes, but it actually works very well in savory dishes. The pumpkin is an extremely versatile and easy ingredient to cook with.  

For instance, check out the link below for an amazing roasted pumpkin and vegetable recipe that will sure to be a hit this Fall season!

https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/235026/roasted-pumpkin-with-root-vegetables-and-broccoli/

Want to learn more about the incredible and edible pumpkin? Check out the link below!

https://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/features/6-surprising-health-benefits-of-pumpkin#1

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