Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Chef Lucy’s Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Pumpkins

Pumpkins A pumpkin is a type of squash with a round, smooth, slightly ribbed skin. They are native to North America. The oldest evidence of pumpkins dates between 7000 and 5500 BC.

Pumpkins Pumpkins typically weigh between 6 and 18 pounds. Some species weigh over 75 pounds.

Pumpkins The largest pumpkin ever grown in the United States was in 2007 and weighed 1,689 pounds!!!

Pumpkins - Nutrition Low in Calories Low in Sodium

Pumpkins- Nutrition High in Fiber – aids in digestion High in Protein – builds strong muscles High in Iron – builds strong cells and metabolism

Pumpkins- Nutrition High in B vitamins – prevents strokes and maintains good mental health Very high in beta-carotene, which is an antioxidant that converts into Vitamin A for healthy eyesight.

Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Chef Lucy’s Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Pumpkins