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Pumpkins

๐ŸŽƒ Pumpkins make great Jack-O-Lanterns but did you know there are many other benefits to this tasty vegetable?


๐ŸŽƒPumpkins are an excellent source of fiber, vitamins, and minerals and are low in calories.


๐ŸŽƒPumpkin seeds have beneficial fats that can work to lower cholesterol.


๐ŸŽƒ The pumpkin flesh is a good source of beta carotene. Diets rich in beta carotene may reduce the risk of some cancers and protect against heart disease.

๐ŸŽƒPumpkin can be used as a substitute in most squash recipes and the seeds can easily be toasted.

๐ŸŽƒWatch out for some preparations of pumpkin - pies, muffins, and breads can be loaded in fat, calories, and sugar.

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