Pumpkin

The Benefits of Pumpkins with Four Recipes

3 min read
A Healthier Michigan, Health & Fitness

The fall season brings along beautiful warm colored leaves, cozy flannel, trips to apple orchards and of course – pumpkins. Belonging to the same family as squashes, pumpkins pack in a plethora of nutrients. A single cup of pumpkin provides 7 grams of fiber to aid in digestion and a third of the daily need for vitamin K. Its bright…

Avoid Pumpkin Overload With These 6 Michigan Fall Fruits and Veggies

2 min read
A Healthier Michigan, Health & Fitness

It’s fall and you know what that means…pumpkin-flavored everything! If you’re not a pumpkin fan, there’s a plentiful variety of fall produce that is also in season. Based on traditional Michigan crop harvest calendars, here are some of the best fruits and veggies to select in the fall: Apples – with varieties like Macintosh and Honeycrisp available as early as September, apples are great…