The Particular Kitchen

I'm Molly, a holistic nutrition advisor and food lover. I believe we can heal our bodies through our dietary and lifestyle choices. Find recipes, tips, and general health chat at theparticularkitchen.com.

5 Reasons to Love Pumpkin + 1 Recipe

It’s pumpkin and winter squash season and I, for one, am delighted. These snazzy, starchy root vegetables (though, technically, they are fruits) come in such an array of shapes, sizes, and colors, and are completely versatile as a food. I happen to think they are best used for their inherent sweetness in healthy treats such as pumpkin pie and pumpkin bread. In fact, skip the healthy facts if you want and head straight for my delicious pumpkin bread recipe at the end of the article. While you’re munching on a slice, though, maybe come back and check out the awesome benefits of that tasty snack. You’re going to love this pumpkin season more than ever!

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