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Autumn Pumpkins For Your Diet

Fairytales & Folklore & Music

The pumpkin was also very popular in tales and legends. Who can forget the pumpkin coach that bore the dazzling Cinderella with one glass shoe, or the wildly popular country-western song, "Well Hello There Country Bumpkin"?

Pumpkin Seeds - Nutritional Information

The pumpkin contains yummy seeds that are generally roasted and slightly salted by processing plants.  These seeds can be an important part of your diet and contain no cholesterol, little sodium if unsalted, substantial fiber, high levels of magnesium, plentiful iron and although high in fat, it is unsaturated - which has been proven effective in lowering high serum cholesterol.  Good for the old blood pressure!

Also, the one-ounce serving size equals about 140 kernels, which is a very generous portion and takes a long while to eat.  Pretty good for 150 calories if one is dieting!

Pumpkin Flesh - Nutritional Information

The pumpkin is rich in beta-carotene.  Also contains a small amount of protein, a good bit of iron and is plentiful in fiber.  And there's also a good bit of Vitamin C which helps boot the absorption of iron.

To cut down of the number of calories and fat in your pumpkin recipes, substitute the following:

skimmed evaporated milk for evaporated milk (cream)

egg whites OR egg substitute for REAL eggs

for breads, use whole grain flour and raisins for added fiber

use half sugar and half Splenda for sweetening purposes

use less oil as the pumpkin acts to moisten your recipe OR add applesauce, prunes, figs or dried apricots

Pumpkin Flower Blossoms

The pumpkin flower is bright yellow and makes a stunning presentation!  These flowers may be used in your recipes to create dazzling Diet Delight for your lunch or dinner table. Stuff them, bake them, toss them into salads!

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