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Hazel Flight, Programme Lead Nutrition and Health, Edge Hill University

Three reasons to eat pumpkins instead of carving them this Halloween

Pumpkins are regularly consumed as part of many diets around the world. Zulfiska/ Shutterstock

Pumpkins are synonymous with autumn. But while most of us associate them with Halloween, pie and pumpkin spice lattes, these fruits are in fact extremely versatile. And depending on how they’re prepared, they can be good for your health.

Though pumpkins are grown all year round, most of us only buy them in October for carving into jack-o’-lantern. This means many are missing out on a surprisingly nutritious food from their diet. Pumpkins are nutrient-dense while being low in calories. They contain a variety of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants that each have different benefits for our health.

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