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Fit Food: The Benefits of Pumpkin

When it comes to fall's power foods, antioxidant-rich pumpkin is tops. Here, some easy recipes for roasting, mashing, and snacking.

By Marissa Lippert, R.D.
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If pumpkin automatically brings to mind your mom’s decadent pumpkin pie recipe—in all its sugary, buttery-crusted, waistline-expanding glory—let’s erase that Thanksgiving feast thinking. Because pumpkin is actually a versatile, nutrient-packed power food that should definitely be a key player for you during the fall season.

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Fit Food: Pumpkin

Roasted Pumpkin Seeds Recipe

For an easy snack, preheat oven to 375 degrees. Toss 1 cup dry, raw pumpkin seeds with 1-2 tablespoons canola or extra virgin olive oil and sprinkle with chili powder, garlic powder, paprika and salt to taste. Roast on a cookie sheet for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.

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