Why I won’t be using Canned Pumpkin, Canned Coconut Milk, or Canned Stock for my Holiday Cooking
Coconut milk is a really hot staple right now. Who doesn’t love it? You can use it to make curries, dairy-free ice cream, and so many paleo delights. Now that the holidays are upon us, there are more reasons to use not only coconut but pumpkin. I’m seeing recipes everywhere, from pumpkin lattes to paleo […]
Pumpkin Pie Smoothie
Publisher Razi Berry If you, like me, had leftover baked pumpkin from making pumpkin pie, this is a super easy and healthy smoothie for breakfast for the kids or after a workout. If you don’t have leftover baked pumpkin, leftover canned pumpkin will work also. Pumpkins are very high in vitamins A and C, and […]
Super Easy Paleo, Gluten-Free Blender Pumpkin Pie (with Vegan Options)
Publisher Razi Berry This delicious pie comes together in a flash if you are in charge of bringing a dessert to Thanksgiving dinner and procrastinated, or if you want to be sure to have a gluten-free or healthy option on the holiday table. The crust is flourless made with pecans and sweetened only with dates […]
Slide Show: 6 Benefits of Pumpkin and Pumpkin Seeds
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Pumpkin Bars: Purée and Simple
Dr. Meera Dossa, ND Fall. Quite easily my favourite season because I am a pumpkin lover! From pumpkin spice smoothies to curried pumpkin soups, I try to incorporate this nutrient dense member of the squash family into every recipe I can. And why not, with its host of health benefits? If you weren’t in the […]
Sweet and Savoury Pumpkin Soup
Dr. Michelle Cali, ND Still have pumpkin up to your ears? Don’t throw them out. Eat them! Here is another idea for consuming your Halloween pumpkin. If you are feeling pumpkined out…substitute the pumpkin for a butternut squash. Ingredients: 6 cups pumpkin (or about a 4lb pumpkin) – baked 4 cups water OR Vegetable stalk […]
Healthy Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Muffins
Dr. Michelle Cali, ND Vegan + Gluten Free Wondering how you are going to get through November without a Halloween candy sugar high? Whether it is for the good of your kids’ health or yours, I suggest you ditch the candy for this delicious post-Halloween treat! These pumpkin muffins are not just tasty but are […]
31 Healthy Pumpkin Recipes You Need in Your Life
If you’re looking for something to fulfill your insatiable need for pumpkin, look no further! We’ve got you covered with a collection of both sweet and savory pumpkin preparations. A single serving of pumpkin has almost 37 mg of calcium, tons of vitamins C, A, and E , as well as phosphorus, potassium, manganese, iron and […]
Pumpkin Extract Helps Fight Certain Cancers
If you’re carving pumpkins or cooking squash for fall meals, you may be interested to know you could be fighting cancer, especially if you consume the seeds! While eating these fruits does not fight cancer in itself, a protein compound in the flesh and seeds known as cucurmosin is showing promise in the treatment of […]