9. Low in Calories and Highly Versatile
Pumpkin’s mild sweetness and creamy texture make it easy to incorporate into a variety of dishes — both sweet and savory.
You can roast pumpkin, blend it into soups, mash it into purees, or use it in baked goods such as pies, muffins, and pancakes. Even the seeds are nutritious and can be eaten roasted or used to make pumpkin seed oil, which has been linked to benefits for heart and bladder health.
If preparing a whole pumpkin feels time-consuming, pre-cut or canned pumpkin is an excellent alternative. Just make sure the label lists 100% pure pumpkin without added sugars or artificial ingredients.
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