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As we head toward the cooler months, thoughts wander to leaf peeping, cozy sweaters, football and the appearance of the symbol of fall … the pumpkin. 

While we have come to see the pumpkin as the undeniable mascot of autumn, there’s more to the humble gourd than jack-o-lanterns, bread, Thanksgiving desserts and pumpkin spice everything. It tantalizes our tastebuds and decorates our homes, but eating pumpkin also has many health benefits.

Nutritional Powerhouse

According to an article published by the journal Plants, pumpkin is packed with proteins, vitamins, phytochemicals, and antioxidants