This is the month of October. Pumpkins are big in October because of the association with Halloween and the Autumn harvest.
Bodybuilders should know that pumpkins are not just for Halloween decoration. Pumpkins are also a healthy vegetable with only 50 calories a cup and high levels of vitamin A (especially pumpkins with dark orange pulp), plus they contain vitamin C, folate, fiber, potassium, and other minerals.
Though all pumpkins are edible, the smallest round varieties--both orange and white--tend to be the sweetest and have the smoothest texture. Of course, those sold as "cooking" or "pie pumpkins" are good for their intended use. The typical jack-o-lantern pumpkin is safe to eat, but it might be tough and stringy, with little flavor.
Many people also cook pumpkin seeds in the fall. Pumpkin pie is a perennial favorite, but the gourd-like squash can also be stuffed, mashed, stewed, pickled, or even substituted for french fries.
GREGORY CHANDLER, Attorney at Law
e-mail attatlawgc@gmail.com
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