| | It's that time of year when pumpkins are everywhere - at the market, in people's yards, and at the schools. Happily, pumpkins are great for low-carbers because they are packed with nutrients, but the carbs are lower than many other squashes. I like to keep a few cans around all year long for quick soups. Have a lovely fall weekend! Laura | | Pumpkin: Low-Carb Super Food It's delicious, allowed on Atkins Induction, and can be used in everything from main dishes to deserts. Once you branch out with it, you'll realize pumpkin can be a year-round nutritious addition to your diet. Here's lots of nutrition information and links to recipes. See also this Carb Profile of Pumpkin, with links to low-carb recipes.
| Low-Carb Pumpkin Pie
| Ground Beef and Pumpkin Skillet Meal Don't limit yourself to desserts when it comes to pumpkin - try this easy skillet meal -- slightly spicy. Try to find pumpkin already cut up -- I got some at Trader Joe's last week. Also, try this Creamy Spicy Pumpkin Soup.
| How to Roast Pumpkin Seeds The pumpkin carving ritual wouldn't be complete without the smells and crunching of roasted pumpkin seeds! This also works for any kind of squash seeds, including spaghetti squash. (How to Cook Spaghetti Squash)
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