How to Make Pumpkin Wine

'Did you know you can make wine out of just about any fruit or vegetable, even onions? I haven’t tried that one yet, but I did have more than enough pumpkins this season, so I decided to try my hand at pumpkin wine. Note: it’s entirely possible that I keep making wine even though I am not a big wine drinker just because I love the rich, yeasty smell in my kitchen as it ferments.'

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21 Healthy Pumpkin Recipes – special diet friendly

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'What are the Health Benefits of Pumpkin?
Pumpkin is high in:

- carotenoids
- protein (the pumpkin seeds are, so if you are using the whole pumpkin, save those seeds . We even make pumpkin seed butter regularly. It’s high in zinc as well.)
- EFA’s (essential fatty acids)
- Vitamin A
- Vitamin C
- Magnesium
- Potassium
- Zinc
- Fiber

Health Benefits Include:
- Prostate Cancer
- Anti-Inflammatory Effect
- Great on Your Skin
- Prevents Kidney Stones
- Depression
- Treatment of Parasites
- Diuretics
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Now that you feel good about eating pumpkin, here are some great recipes to keep you healthy and full throughout the fall!'


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