It’s October and pumpkins are everywhere. They taste amazing and they are amazing for you.
Check this out:
• Pumpkins are great for your eyesight and 1 cup has more than 200% of your RDA for vitamin A.
• Pumpkin is one of the foods recommended for weight loss and to help reduce cholesterol!
• Pumpkin is also a great source of B vitamins, which help with cell growth and help to support a healthy metabolism.
• Pumpkins have a light diuretic effect. This helps with flushing out toxins and other waste from your body, giving you more energy, and leaving you feeling refreshed.
• Pumpkin flesh also has something called L-tryptophan, which helps trigger feelings of happiness and well-being.
The beautiful thing is pumpkin is so versatile it’s good in anything from breakfast to dinner. This week, your challenge is to find and make ONE new pumpkin recipe!
Are are a few:
Homemade Pumpkin Spice Latte - Love a warm Pumpkin Spice Latte, but do not love not knowing the ingredients? Here's the solution, and it's even better than the sugary, chemical packed coffee-shop version.
http://cleanfoodcrush.com/pumpkin-spice-latte/
http://cleanfoodcrush.com/pumpkin-spice-latte/
Double Pumpkin + Dark Chocolate Energy Balls - A GREAT after school/workout snack, or even a good breakfast option on super busy mornings. Make some today - enjoy all week!
http://cleanfoodcrush.com/double-pumpkin-energy-balls/
Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread - Grain-Free, No refined Sugar added, and completely Delicious.
http://cleanfoodcrush.com/grain-free-pumpkin-bread/
Baked Pumpkin Fries - These will surprise you! Recipes for Salty, Sweet, or Spicy Fries.
http://cleanfoodcrush.com/pumpkin-fries/
Do you accept this challenge!? What recipe will you be trying?
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