PUNCHIN' SPICE NUTRITION FACTS FOR FALL

Our very own Digital Marketing Manager and resident health blogger, Laura Hadley, is giving us all the fall feels with her favorite nutrition facts about pumpkin!

It's officially that time of year when you put a sweater on when you're getting dressed in the morning and then regret your long-sleeved choice in the afternoon! Yep, the season is transitioning and we are here for it! Temperatures are finally cooling down, leaves are beginning to change color, and all the familiar cozy fall flavors are popping up on restaurant and coffee shop menus. While we don't encourage indulging in a sugary PSL every day, but what if we told you consuming pumpkin can result in major health benefits? Our very own Digital Marketing Manager and resident health blogger, Laura Hadley, is giving us all the fall feels with her favorite nutrition facts about pumpkin!

• 1 cup of cooked pumpkin is the equivalent to 200 x your suggested daily dose of vitamin A, which means major eyesight support.
• Pumpkin is an amazing low-calorie source of fiber, so it will keep you full.
• The fiber in pumpkin reduces blood pressure and cholesterol, which are both major factors of heart disease. So eating pumpkin supports a healthy heart!
• Pumpkin seeds are a great source of tryptophan, an amino acid that gets converted into serotonin and melatonin. This means better sleep!
• Pumpkin seeds can also support a good mood! They're packed with zinc and magnesium, which are known by many to be Mother Nature's antidepressant.
• Pumpkin is rich in alpha-carotene, which promotes graceful aging and prevents the formation of cataracts.

Are you ready to add more of this magical fruit to your diet? If so, then try out Laura's famous Punchin' Spice Latte Protein Shake!

You can find more awesome health and wellness tips on Laura's blog!