The fall season is upon us, with October and Halloween right around the corner. One of the most common practices for families is the annual pumpkin carving for jack-o-lanterns. Apart from displaying artistic creativity, pumpkins are a nutritionally dense vegetable that can be used for more than decoration. Below are a few of the health […]
Fall for Pumpkins!
WRITTEN BY: Jennifer Even, OSU Extension Educator, Family and Consumer Sciences, Hamilton Count
REVIEWED BY: Cheryl Spires, Program Specialist, SNAP-Ed, NW Region, Ohio State University Extension
SOURCES:
- Produce for Better Health Foundation. Top 10 Ways To Enjoy Pumpkins. Fruits & Veggies: More Matters: http://www.fruitsandveggiesmorematters.org/top-10-ways-to-enjoy-pumpkin
- Kohn, J., Toast the Season with Pumpkin Seeds, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, published
- October 26, 2015. Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
- Rudrappa, U. Pumpkin Nutrition Facts. Nutrition and You: http://www.nutrition-and-you.com/pumpkin.html