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Monday, November 30, 2009
7 Reasons to be a pumpkin eater
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As
Halloween quickly approaches
this weekend, you might be wondering what to do with your left-over
pumpkins. Pumpkins offer up a lot of great physical healthful
benefits, so put down your carving knife and start enjoying the
sweet taste of pumpkins and the distinct taste of pumpkin
seeds. There’s lots of reason to do so!
Benefits:
- Cancer Fighter: Much like carrots, pumpkins
are loaded with the antioxidant
beta-carotene. Those who consume diets rich in this nutrient
are said to be less likely to develop certain cancers than those
who don’t include it in their diets.
- Hypertension: Pumpkin seeds are high in
potassium which is known to lower the risk for hypertension.
- Immune System: As a result of its zinc
content, pumpkin is wonderful in boosting your immune system.
- Bone Health: Zinc also helps support bone
density and, as a result, lessens the risk for osteoporosis.
- Digestion: 90% made of water and high in fiber
(3 gms per 50 calories), pumpkins are wonderful for aiding
digestion. Fiber, specifically, is known
to help fight cancer and heart disease, as well as other
diseases.
- Arthritis Prevention: Because of its
anti-inflammatory properties, pumpkin seeds may help to diminish
symptoms of arthritis.
- Anti-Aging: As a result of pumpkin’s high
vitamin A, vitamin C and alpha-hydrox-acid content, pumpkins are
helpful in reducing the signs of aging and great for your skin.
Ideas to Get into Your Diet
Seeds:
- Roast the seeds for a healthy snack on their own
- Add seeds to cereals (or look for cereals that already contain
them, such as Nature’s Path Flax and Pumpkin Seed Granola)
- Add seeds to salads
Pumpkin Flesh:
- Soups: Cut up pumpkin and heat in a pot with curry and other
spices you enjoy. Once well cooked, blend in a food processor
with vegetable or chicken broth for a tasty soup.
- Bread: Use applesauce instead of butter to keep it
low-fat.
- Pie:You can’t beat pumpkin pie at Thanskgiving
- Side Dish: Much like squash, pumpkin is great as a side
dish on its own.
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Posted by Julia Tue Oct 27, 2009 10:56pm PDT
ahh yes the pumpkin! Im thinking of trying a Raw version of a pumpkin pie except for no sugar or fat or any of that nasty stuff! I hope it turns out well!!
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Posted by Danita Wed Oct 28, 2009 8:04pm PDT
thats a GREAT IDEA I HOPE IT WORKS OUT FOR EVERYONE BITCHES
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Posted by Valerie Thu Oct 29, 2009 6:31am PDT
I love using pumpkin for making smoothies! Blend with yogurt or vanilla soy milk, pumpkin pie spice, vanilla whey protein, and flax. It's yummy and so very healthy :)
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Posted by grace t Sat Oct 31, 2009 5:12am PDT
I tried squash-flan.. its mouth watery..
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Posted by Juan Sat Oct 31, 2009 6:23am PDT
Pumpkin similar to squash,rich in beta carotine,blend with coco milk!!!!
aaaahhh delicious...
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Posted by Rita24 Sat Oct 31, 2009 7:01pm PDT
I had no idea that pumpkins were so healthy. I for one, will now include pumpkins in my diet. Thanks for the info.
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Posted by hardworking_ct Sat Oct 31, 2009 9:05pm PDT
wow very interesting helpful info,I new pumpkin had some vitamin value but never realized how much
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Posted by Tim Sat Oct 31, 2009 11:33pm PDT
why the need to say bad words about pumpkin? any why pumpkin is a good way to make your house smell good,i love pumpkin candles i love to make it to seems like the house smells like it for days
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Posted by Tim Sat Oct 31, 2009 11:33pm PDT
why the need to say bad words about pumpkin? any why pumpkin is a good way to make your house smell good,i love pumpkin candles i love to make it to seems like the house smells like it for days
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