• Pumpkin Chia Pudding | Simply Scrumptious by Sarah
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    Pumpkin Chia Pudding

    Hi Everyone!  I hope you all are enjoying the beautiful fall days we have been having!  As I promised I today I have a fall recipe using pumpkin… Pumpkin Chia Pudding! Pumpkin is a really awesome and healthy food! Here are some cool facts about pumpkin: They are a good source of  carotenoids, including beta-carotene, lutein, and zeaxanthin, which are what make pumpkins orange. [1] Because pumpkin contains these compounds, it may be able to help prevent diseases, which are associated with aging like heart disease or cancer.  This is because carotenoids can neutralize free radicals. [1] Some studies suggest that lutein and zeaxanthin may help to prevent cataracts. [1]…

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    Yogurt and Cereal

    Yogurt and Cereal — A Healthy Breakfast! Today I just wanted share with you the breakfast that I have almost every day.  I am always in a rush in the morning, so it is important for me to have a fast breakfast, although I also want it to be healthy and nutritious as well.  Obviously I want to enjoy it too!  This breakfast is nutritious, so easy, and delicious all in one!  All it is, is yogurt, chia seeds, millet rice cereal, and banana.  I actually never get tired of this!  Here are some of the nutritional/health benefits of the ingredients for this breakfast: Stonyfield Plain Whole Milk Yogurt or …