1 Thing to do to Have a Healthier Pumpkin Spice Season

Did you know food companies refer to this time of year as Pumpkin Spice Season?

Pumpkin-flavored grocery products reaped bring in over half a billion (yes, billion with a B) dollars in revenue every year.

We are a pumpkin-eating society.

Before you decide to indulge in your favorite pumpkin treats, do yourself a favor and read the label.

Not the marketing label on the front, but read the list of ingredients.

Does the food contain actual REAL pumpkin? Or is it a manufactured, chemical flavoring?

Real pumpkin has a multitude of health benefits.

Making the intentional decision to consume real pumpkin vs. faux pumpkin can have a net positive effect on your health.

One of my favorite ways to consume canned pumpkin puree is to mix it with Greek yogurt and a little bit of raw, organic honey OR make overnight oats with it.

However, my new obsession is a recipe and meal planning app, Fit Men Cook by Kevin Curry and he's got a Chocolate Pumpkin Smoothie recipe in his database that looks mad easy to make.

If you're not following him on IG, you must go follow him now @fitmencook. His food looks amazing and super simple to make.

Back to the Chocolate Pumpkin Smoothie

If you have a can of pumpkin puree (not canned pumpkin pie filling), then you can make this yummy smoothie.

Ingredients

½ frozen banana

⅓ c canned pumpkin puree

2 tbsp peanut butter

1 tbsp cocoa powder

1 tsp cinnamon

¾ c almond milk

Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth. Pour into a glass and enjoy.

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THIS WEEK

Challenge yourself to find more opportunities to consume REAL pumpkin vs. faux pumpkin flavored food.

Also, make sure you're subscribed to the

Stop. Dieting. Forever. podcast. This week, I'm dropping a brand new episode, How to Enjoy Your Seasonal Pumpkin Spice Treats and Lose Weight.

Live LUXE,