Pumpkin Season

Pumpkin has so many health benefits and they are a great food option for your little one. The next two months I will be making pumpkin oatcakes, pumpkin spice granola, pumpkin puree, and much more!

Here are healthy pumpkin facts:

Pumpkins contain some of the best nutritional compounds. They are highly loaded with Vitamin A and beta carotene. Beta Carotene is one of the plant carotenoids that when eaten and digested, turns into Vitamin A in the human body. Beta Carotene may reduce the risk of cancer as well as heart disease.

Pumpkins are also good sources of potassium, protein, and iron. Pumpkin seeds also contain a good amount of protein and iron so eating the seeds does provide some nutritive value. I don't recommend that you offer your baby or toddler pumpkin seeds however. Pumpkins are wonderfully low in fat, low in calories but high in fiber.