Plus gourd-geous recipes to enjoy its gut-healthy benefits!
When you think of fall, whats the first vegetable that comes to mind?
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Heres what the doctor had to say about pumpkins positive impact on the gut and metabolism.
Number one, they increase the beneficial bacteria likeAkkermansia, which we love, he continued.
Number two, they lower unhealthy bacteria likeBiophila.
Number three, they increase gut diversity.
Bulsiewicz goes on to explain how these qualities can help support your metabolism.
Looking for ways to enjoy pumpkin in both savory and sweet dishes?
And you cant go wrong with desserts like ourPumpkin Zucchini Breador aclassic pumpkin pie.
Pumpkin is a great addition to your fall diet.
Just double-check that youre enjoying it more than your pumpkin spice latte, Bulsiewicz joked.
We think hes talking about you, Starbucks!
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