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October 10, 2016

Fall for Pumpkins!

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 […]

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

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Tags: healthy, vegetables, winter squash

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