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Pumpkin: Thanksgiving’s Superstar or Superfood Imposter?

A cup of this fall favorite delivers over 200% of your daily vitamin A needs, plus a healthy dose of vitamin C, E, fiber, and more.

Pumpkin: Thanksgiving’s Superstar or Superfood Imposter?

I was in Trader Joe’s grocery store today and spied pumpkin pie.

Along with pecan, pumpkin is my favorite pie.

But is pumpkin healthy?

You may be surprised that pumpkin is a superfood.

Today, I hope to convince you of its nutritional value.

First, a step back in time.

Pumpkin: One of the Oldest Known Crop

Pumpkin’s fascinating history dates back to Oaxaca (Mexico) nearly 10,000 years ago.

These early pumpkins were bitter and small.

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Indigenous communities used them for several purposes, including the following:

• Storage
• Crafting mats and baskets from the tough rinds