Pumpkins: More than a fall flavor

As fall approaches, pumpkins are beginning to appear in grocery stores, farmers markets, as decorations and perhaps on the dinner table. When you hear the word pumpkin, if your mind automatically thinks of pumpkin pie, other holiday desserts, warm and cozy autumn recipes and pumpkin spice lattes, you are not alone. Let’s take a look at how this vibrant orange squash has so much more to offer than just seasonal flavor.

From a nutrition perspective, pumpkin is worth celebrating for its impressive combination of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, fiber and naturally low-calorie content. Pumpkin is a type of winter squash primarily composed of water and belongs to the same family as butternut and acorn squash.