It’s that time of year again. Here come the pumpkin spice donuts, lattes, cakes, and cookies, etc. Don’t get me wrong; I love fall and I don’t hate donuts but when it comes to pumpkin spice season it seems to be more about the sugar and spice than it is about pumpkin.

Pumpkin is an insanely healthy food. It’s a rich source of vitamins A, C, and B2 plus cancer-protective antioxidants like carotenoids and polyphenols. One serving of pumpkin (one cup of fresh cubes or a half cup of canned pumpkin puree) has less than 50 calories and at least 3 grams of fiber.

To get the health benefits of pumpkin without sugar, you can use it in a variety of dishes. Fresh pumpkin can be added to soup and chili. It can be roasted and served in salads or as a side dish. Canned pumpkin is versatile and can be

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