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Home › Nutrition › What to Eat › Fit Food: The Benefits of Pumpkin

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

Mashed Pumpkin Recipe

Do a healthier version of mashed potatoes: Boil pumpkin (diced into 1-inch cubes) first, then drain and return to pan. Mash with a little olive oil, garlic paste (to taste), salt, pepper, and fresh-grated parmesan cheese.

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