Eat Seasonal Foods – Pumpkin everything?

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Episode 41

Brandon shares about meeting a local entrepreneur and mom whose babies had a rare condition called FPIES.

Food Protein-Induced Enterocolitis Syndrome (FPIES), sometimes referred to as a delayed food allergy, is a severe condition causing vomiting and diarrhea. In some cases, symptoms can progress to dehydration and shock brought on by low blood pressure and poor blood circulation.

She is going to create a curriculum to help parents of kids who have this condition. Brandon was able to help her shoot some video at the local pumpkin lot.

We talk about the food value of pumpkins and ways to prepare them (aside from a latte).
Not just pumpkins but other squash are high in beta carotene, high levels of vitamin A and vitamin C.

We discuss how to save the seeds from your pumpkins and turn them into a handy snack to take on the go.

We discuss how the different colors of fruits and vegetables are indicators of how they have different levels of nutrients and sources of vitamins.

We unpack the 

GERMAN BISON BURGERS WITH ASPARAGUS AND ROASTED ACORN SQUASH

from the FirewithinNF.com website. Check out our other recipes and we’d love to hear what you think after you prepare them!