Pumpkin is Yummy and Good For You

Tis the season for Jack o' Lanterns, pumpkin pie and roasted pumpkin seeds.



I love baking and often use it for a stress reliever. I just read on RealAge.com that the phenols in pumpkin can actually work to relax your veins similar to blood pressure medicine. So when you make that yummy pumpkin pie (or at least warm it up in the oven lol) it not only makes you happy with thoughts of holidays and family, but it physically makes you healthier.



It talks about using the canned pumpkin in soups and stews. I have ever used pumpkin filling in a savory dish, but it sounds interesting. I usually make sweet cream cheese filled pumpkin rolls. I wonder if I knock out the health benefits with the cream cheese lol.



It also talks about how roasted pumpkin seeds are good for you because of the good kinds of fats they have. Mmmm I have not made any seeds yet this season. Ok now I am hungry. I see a trip to the produce market in my immediate future lol.



But check out that article, there were links there too to other recipes,,yum!