Fall is officially here. And with it comes cooler weather,
shorter days and fall foods. One food that comes to mind for most people is pumpkin
– pumpkins are everywhere, from Halloween displays, pumpkin laced coffee
drinks, pumpkin muffins and most people’s Thanksgiving favorite…pumpkin pie.
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| Fall and Pumpkins photo by Carole Jakucs. 10/31/16 Image subject to copyright. |
While some pumpkin laced and based foods can be loaded with fat
and sugar, there are plenty of recipes on the internet - from pumpkin muffins to breads and more, that
are made with unsweetened applesauce and whole wheat flour. Pumpkin even makes for
a delicious base for a tasty soup.
And guess what – pumpkin is healthy when not paired up with
sugar, fat and white flour. Pumpkin is filled with good-for-you nutrients. And
most abundant is Vitamin A. Vitamin A is
essential for human health. Among its many functions - it supports our immune system,
eyes and vision.
So…go for it! Just remember to reduce the sugar and fat that
sometimes accompany pumpkin recipes and replace them with healthy alternatives
as above for a delicious fall treat.
