Thursday, November 19th, 2009 at
6:37 am
If you are looking to add more nutrition to your diet, look no further than pumpkins. These large orange squash are chock full of beta-carotene just like carrots, tomatoes and other similar colored fruit and vegetables. Pumpkins are an excellent source of vitamin C, fiber, and calcium. The seeds from pumpkins are full of zinc and unsaturated fatty acids that we need to maintain our health.
Calorie for calorie, pumpkins pack in a lot of nutrition. The fiber in this seasonal food will also temper your appetite so you do not overeat. Fiber is also good for the health of your bowels. Potassium, another important nutrient, is abundant in pumpkins.
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Sunday, November 8th, 2009 at
10:06 am
In some parts of the world, the word ‘pumpkin’ refers to any winter squash, such as acorn, butternut, or Hubbard. In the United States, ‘pumpkin’ refers specifically to a certain kind of squash with an orange skin and orange flesh. It is most commonly used for Halloween decorations and to make pumpkin pie during the holidays.
Both the seeds and flesh of the pumpkin are edible and can be used in many recipes. The seeds are full of zinc, which is a mineral that is necessary for good health. Add the roasted seeds into cereals, snack mixes, breads or just eat them as a snack. If you have tasted pumpkin pie and butternut squash, you have a general idea how the pumpkin flesh will taste. This vegetable can be made into both savory and sweet dishes your family will love.
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Sunday, November 1st, 2009 at
4:34 am
Does the idea of cold pumpkin soup sound strange to you? If you are from the United States, you have probably never had this smooth, delicious soup, but you might want to try it. There are types popular all over the world, from South African pumpkin soup to Australian and Parisian varieties.
Pumpkin soup can be a real treat, even if its color and texture look a little bit unusual. Many people do not get around to trying it because they are used to having pumpkins only in the form of pie, but this sweet, delicious food is something you should not allow yourself to miss out on.
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Saturday, October 3rd, 2009 at
7:15 am
by Kc Kudra
More and more people are learning about the benefits of eating seasonally – choosing your ingredients when they’re naturally in season – and how this practice can help us have better food and stay in touch with the natural world. While technological advances in agriculture mean that we can enjoy strawberries in December in the Northern Hemisphere, it does not ensure that this produce is high in quality. Everyone who has ever eaten a tough, tasteless winter tomato is aware that being able to grow it does not mean the food will be great.
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Using Recipes for Creamy Pumpkin Soups to Make Great Fall Meals
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Tuesday, September 29th, 2009 at
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by Kc Kudra
Do you always have leftover pumpkin after Halloween or Thanksgiving, and want to know how to cook it? Do you love pumpkin soup and want to make sure that you do not make any mistakes? Whatever your reason, there are lots of important tips for cooking with this versatile squash relative.
Most people just make desserts out of their pumpkin, but you are not limited to these options. Here is a look at a few of the things you might want to know about this great vegetable before you begin to cook. They will help you get much better results, after all.
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