I [Heart] Recipes: Savory Pumpkin Risotto November 17, 2020

Sick of pumpkin yet? We hope not! This festive food is actually a winter squash, and is loaded with healthy vitamins and minerals for just a fraction of the calories (approximately 50 cal per cup!) – certainly nothing to say “boo” about. In fact, a pumpkin is about 94% water, while the seeds deliver an additional health punch full of fiber.

-Packed with 197 percent of the daily recommended intake of vitamin A

-Contains fiber, potassium, and vitamin C which support healthy blood pressure

-Contains two types of fiber: soluble and insoluble fiber. promoting a healthy cholesterol and help maintain a healthy weight

-Is considered an immuno-boosting super food

-And best of all, you can carve it into a jack-o-lantern! Enjoy!

Find more I [heart] Recipes here or visit Mayo Clinic’s Diabetic Meal Plan Recipes for more!

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