Wild Northerner Magazine Fall 2016 | Page 44

Check out these healthy pumpkin-packed recipes and have yourself a happy pumpkin spiced season!

Did you know the name pumpkin originates from the Greek word "pepon" meaning "large melon."

Pumpkins are 90 per cent water.

China, India, Mexico and the United States are top global producers of pumpkin.

The state of Illinois calls itself the "Pumpkin Capital of the World" as 85 per cent of the world’s pumpkin is canned in Morton, IL each year.

Pumpkin was once recommended for removing freckles and curing snakebites.

Pumpkin contains more fiber than kale.

The largest pumpkin pie ever made was over five feet wide and weighed over 350lbs. It took six hours to bake!

Fall in love with pumpkin all over again, and feel good about it.

Pumpkin Spice Donuts