Pitch-Forked: Fav Pick from the Patch

Hi there! Pumpkin here—yes, that Pumpkin. You might know me from my seasonal guest appearances in pies and lattes, but trust me, I’m so much more than PSL.

I’ve been around the block—a native of the Americas with deep roots in Indigenous cultures, yet I nourish people worldwide.

Think beyond the spice: I’m packed with fiber, vitamins A and C, and antioxidants. I’ve even been used to help manage and treat various health conditions, including diabetes, cancer, liver disorders, cardiovascular diseases, and depression. (1)

So, next time you spot me on the shelf, don’t just think "pumpkin spice" (though that’s nice). Picture me in casseroles, stirred into oats, or roasted to perfection.

Ready to carve out more room for me? I promise to bring more than just spice to the table, and you’ll fall for me all year round.

• Reference(s)

  1. Batool M, Ranjha MMAN, Roobab U, Manzoor MF, Farooq U, Nadeem HR, Nadeem M, Kanwal R, AbdElgawad H, Al Jaouni SK, Selim S, Ibrahim SA. Nutritional Value, Phytochemical Potential, and Therapeutic Benefits of Pumpkin (Cucurbita sp.). Plants (Basel). 2022 May 24;11(11):1394. doi: 10.3390/plants11111394. PMID: 35684166; PMCID: PMC9182978.