Let me guess, you love Pumpkin Spice everything, right?! Well, here are some great reasons why Pumpkin is an amazing fruit (yes fruit!) to add to your meals.

1. One cup of cooked, mashed pumpkin contains more than 200% of your recommended daily intake of vitamin A, which aids vision.

2. Pumpkin is a great source of fiber! And with 3 grams of fiber per one-cup serving it can keep you feeling full for longer on fewer calories.

3. Pumpkin contains the anti-oxidant beta-carotene which has been shown to prevent cancer.

4. Studies have shown that the carotenoids found in pumpkin can also help keep wrinkles away.

5. Pumpkin seeds have tryptophan in them, which is known to be a mood booster!

Ways to add Pumpkin: sweet breads, pancakes, soups, roast pumpkin seeds for a snack