Healthy Recipes: October 2020

October 30, 2020

Fall is a great time to try some warm and hearty meals.

Pumpkins are a great source of vitamin A, vitamin C and potassium – these are important nutrients for maintaining vision and for a strong immune system. They’re technically a vegetable, but can be used in both sweet and savory recipes. Our registered dietitians hand-selected these recipes that feature pumpkin as the main ingredient.

• Turkey White Bean Pumpkin Chili via WeAreNotMartha.com
• Pumpkin Baked Oatmeal via WellPlated.com
• Pumpkin Mac and Cheese with Roasted Veggies via SkinnyTaste.com
• Roasted Pumpkin-Apple Soup via EatingWell.com

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• MelroseWakefield Hospital
• Nutrition
• Weight + Wellness

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