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Fall Produce Power: Pumpkin, Squash, and Seasonal Nutrition
Autumn’s Nutrient-Rich Harvest Pumpkin and other fall produce are more than seasonal favorites. They are nutrient powerhouses that bring color, flavor, and health benefits to the table. Pumpkin, in particular, is rich in beta-carotene, a compound the body converts to vitamin A, which supports eye health and strengthens immunity (Burri et al., 2011). Its seeds,…
Recipe for Health: Pumpkin Bean Minestrone
We all want to age well, and it turns out that going bigger on a certain plant-based compound may help with that goal. As reported in Frontiers in Nutrition, investigators from China sourced from the American National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANS) to determine that increased levels of beta-carotene was associated with longer telomeres,…
Recipe for Health: Chipotle Pumpkin Baked Beans
Adding a dash of hot sauce to our meals, like these chipotle pumpkin baked beans below, might be good news for our gut health.
Holiday Pumpkin-Spice Muffins
Looking for a holiday treat brimming with healthy ingredients but still sure to appeal to kids and adults? Try these pumpkin spice muffins.
Preheat oven to 400 de…
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