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Thursday, November 10, 2011

PUMPKIN IS GOOD FOR THE EYES



Pumpkin is a healthy food especially for the eyes. It is loaded with vitamin A and also provides the eyes with Lutein and zeaxanthin, which is crucial to maintaining eye health. Thanksgiving is just around the corner so if you have never made a pumpkin pie or shake from scratch than go for it. Just so you know there are some canned mixes that are not pumpkin at all. They have actually been known to be a mixed variety of squashes. Make sure you check the labels. Here is a simple recipe the whole family can enjoy.






PUMPKIN PIE SHAKE (SERVES 4)




2 CUPS OF VANILLA REDUCED FAT ICE-CREAM ( HEALTHY CHOICE) SOFTENED



2/3 CUP CANNED PUMPKIN



1/4 CUP PACKED BROWN SUGAR



3/4 TEASPOON PUMPKIN-PIE SPICE



3 TABLESPOONS FROZEN FAT-FREE WHIPPED TOPPING, THAWED



PUMPKIN PIE SPICE IS OPTIONAL




PREPARATION


COMBINE FIRST 5 INGREDIENTS IN A BLENDER, PROCESS UNTIL SMOOTH. POUR MIXTURE INTO THE FOUR GLASSES AND TOP EACH ONE WITH 2 TEASPOONS OF THE WHIPPED TOPPING. SPRINKLE WITH THE ADDITIONAL PUMPKIN-PIE SPICE OR TRY CINNAMON.



ENJOY