No Tricks, Just Treats!

What can Pumpkins do for

your Health?

Eat More Pumpkin!

Health Benefits of Pumpkin

Protein, and an concentrated source of

Pumpkin Seeds are a Low in Calories

Potassium Good Source of Rich in Dietary Fiber

Vitamin A Excellent source of

What’s in One Cup of Cooked Pumpkin? 49 Calories 1.8 g of Protein 0.17 g of Fat 0 g of Cholesterol 12 g of

Carbohydrate 3 g of Fiber 5.1 g of Sugar

Vitamins: More than 200% of

the recommended daily intake of Vitamin A

20% of the recommended daily intake of Vitamin C

Pumpkin keeps your eyesight sharp and promotes health skin because of its rich Vitamin A content

Promote a healthy heart

Its amino acid, Tryptophan may help boost your mood

Its Potassium may help after a hard workout

Enjoy the Health Benefits of Pumpkin

this Fall Season!

Ashley Corbett

Sodexo Dietetic Intern

How to add more Pumpkin into your Diet:

1. Roast, grill and bake it to perfection and enjoy it any way you like it!

2. Use pumpkin puree or canned pumpkin* in place of oil or butter in any baking recipe

3. Add it to yogurt and top with cinnamon for a sweet treat

*If you are using canned pumpkin, ensure that it is pure pumpkin and not a pumpkin pie mix.

excellent source of Iron and Zinc

Pumpkin is rich in antioxidants and vitamins

Foods rich in Dietary Fiber promote satiety, which could lead to weight loss

The Fiber, Potassium, and Vitamin C all support Heart Health

Antioxidants Vitamin C, E and A (beta-carotene) all support eye health

Pump Up Your

Pumpkin Intake!