If you are looking to add more nutrition to your diet, look no further than pumpkins. These large orange squash are chock full of beta-carotene just like carrots, tomatoes and other similar colored fruit and vegetables. Pumpkins are an excellent source of vitamin C, fiber, and calcium. The seeds from pumpkins are full of zinc and unsaturated fatty acids that we need to maintain our health.
Calorie for calorie, pumpkins pack in a lot of nutrition. The fiber in this seasonal food will also temper your appetite so you do not overeat. Fiber is also good for the health of your bowels. Potassium, another important nutrient, is abundant in pumpkins.
We all need iron to help our red blood cells oxygenate our bodies. Pumpkin will give you what you need! In addition, the zinc will help prevent osteoporosis. Did you know it can affect the hips as well as the spine? Zinc is also beneficial to your reproductive system... especially if you are trying for a baby.
Lutein and zeaxanthin are important compounds found in pumpkin that help neutralize the free radicals that can damage the lenses in your eyes. This can help prevent macular degeneration and cataracts as you get older. Isn't it amazing that this simple vegetable can protect your eyes, your bones, and your reproductive system? It is also good for your skin. How many vegetables can do all this and still taste great in both sweet and savory dishes?
There are many ways to add more pumpkin to your menu. You could learn how to make pumpkin soup. Soup is a great way to enjoy the flavor of pumpkin and get the most out of its nutrients. You can make a rich soup for special occasions, or you can make a low calorie soup if you are watching your weight. This simple, rustic food can easily be elevated to the status of fine dining.
Add pumpkin to your diet and see if you do not feel a difference. It is really a shame that this amazing food is under appreciated and overlooked in this country. Pumpkins should shine all year round, not just at Halloween and during the holidays as a simple dessert. It should be in a place of honor in the culinary world.
One of pumpkin's best attributes is its versatility. It lends itself to both sweet and savory dishes with ease. You can add pumpkin to your meals several times per month using various dishes and you will never get tired of it. This vegetable deserves a higher placing at our table than to be used as a bowl. Try some pumpkin soup, pumpkin pancakes, or pumpkin bread.
Once you have added more pumpkin into your diet, you will be amazed how you ever did without its rich flavor. You will realize that you are feeling better, looking better and that you are healthier. Pumpkin can help you avoid major health issues and help you lose weight. Not bad for something that most people think of as a decoration!
Making a canned pumpkin soup recipe is super simple. All you need to do is find the recipe that appeals to you most, add the ingredients and simmer it. That's it! It might take you ten minutes. This is a fast easy soup that anyone can make and it will taste like a gourmet meal.
Find loads of ideas at: www.PumpkinSoup.org
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