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Did you know you can juice pumpkins and make pumpkin juice drinks?  You can! 
They have a great neutral taste that go with many other fruits and
vegetables.  So many people use the
canned and cooked pumpkin for smoothies, but never think to juice it.  If you have some extra pumpkins lying around from
the holidays give it a try.  It makes a
great thanksgiving snack or brunch juice for your guests. 

The benefits of pumpkin juice

Some people love pumpkin’s flavor, others
don’t – but health-wise, its nutrients make it a valuable addition to the diet.
 Pumpkin is a good source of B-complex vitamins, along with vitamins A, C
and E, carotenoids (that’s where the orange color comes from), calcium, copper,
iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, zinc and fiber.

Pumpkin’s B-complex vitamins promote proper
nervous system function.  They’re also needed for healthy skin, eyes and
hair, and they aid protein, fat and carbohydrate metabolism.

The carotenoids, manganese, zinc and
vitamins A, C and E in pumpkin are antioxidants which can mitigate the
oxidative damage that free radicals would otherwise cause.  Preliminary
research indicates that by neutralizing free radicals, antioxidants may lower
the risk of certain cancers.  Likewise, antioxidants facilitate detox and
reduce the risk of cellular damage caused by chronic exposure to toxins.
 Again, some scientists believe this activity can reduce the likelihood of
some cancers.  Moreover, antioxidants also help prevent the oxidation of
cholesterol (important because oxidized cholesterol is the type that forms
plaque on artery walls, leading to atherosclerosis). Further research is needed
to investigate these potential anti-cancer and cardiovascular benefits.

Besides being antioxidants, pumpkin’s
beta-carotene and vitamin A are essential for healthy eyes, good vision and a
strong immune system.  They also promote healthy skin, bones and mucus
membranes.

In addition to its role as pumpkin’s most
powerful antioxidant, vitamin C has several other beneficial properties.
 Among other things, it’s needed for healthy connective tissue, speeds
wound healing, boosts resistance against colds and the flu, helps keep artery
walls elastic (deterring atherosclerosis), and promotes dietary iron
absorption.

The vitamin E in pumpkin is involved in
immune function, cell signaling, regulation of gene expression, and other
important metabolic processes.  Calcium is needed for proper muscle
function and strong bones.  Copper supports the immune system, is
important in red blood cell production, and helps maintain healthy blood
vessels, nerves and bones.

Consuming pumpkin can boost your dietary
iron, essential for hemoglobin synthesis and producing red blood cells.
 Pumpkin’s magnesium supports bone formation and regulates body
temperature.

Manganese, also present in pumpkin, is
important in bone formation.  It supports calcium absorption and is needed
for a properly functioning nervous system.

The phosphorus in pumpkin supports renal
function and healthy teeth and bones, while its potassium helps regulate heart
rate and blood pressure, is essential for nerve conduction and muscle
contraction, and is needed to keep the body’s electrolytes in balance.
 Pumpkin’s fiber promotes digestive system health by regulating the
bowels, possibly lowering the risk of colon cancer.  There is also
evidence that fiber can help lower LDL (“bad”) cholesterol levels and thereby
benefit the cardiovascular system.

Pumpkin juicing tips

• Use pie pumpkins or any pumpkin variety that can be eaten.
  
• Always cut the rind off of the pumpkin
  before juicing.  The rind can damage your
  juicer.
• Remove the pumpkin seeds from the center
  before juicing.
• Pumpkins pair well with carrots, sweet
  potatoes, regular potatoes, citrus, pineapple, mango, apples, pears, squash,
  zucchini, kale, spinach and beets.
• Pumpkins don’t yield much juice, so when
  creating your own pumpkin juice recipe, you’ll need to pair it with other juicy
  produce.
• You’ll need a strong knife to remove the
  rind and cut through the pumpkin.  A
  little knife won’t cut it well and will cause you frustration.
• Pumpkins should be juiced raw, just as all
  other produce is juiced raw.  Do not cook
  the pumpkin first.

Pumpkin juice recipes

Tropical pumpkin juice recipe

• 1 pie pumpkin

• 2 cups of pineapple
• 1 pear
• 2 sweet potatoes
• Optional: 1 cup of kale

Prepare the pumpkin by removing the rind,
cut it down the center and removing the seeds. 
Then cut it lengthwise or into chunks. 
Core the pear and pineapple.  Cut
the sweet potatoes into long spears. 
Juice the pumpkin, pineapple, pear, and sweet potatoes together,
alternating.  Serve immediately. 

Carrot pumpkin spice juice

• 1 pie pumpkin
• 9 long carrots
• 2 apples
• 1 inch knob of ginger
• Sprinkle of cinnamon

Prepare the pumpkin by removing the rind,
cut it down the center and removing the seeds. 
Then cut it lengthwise or into chunks. 
Core the apple.  Juice the pumpkin,
carrots, apples, and ginger together. 
Pour into a glass. Sprinkle with cinnamon.  Serve immediately. 

Pumpkin green juice

• 1 pie pumpkin
• 7 carrots
• 1 zucchini
• 2 apples
• 2 cups of kale or spinach

Prepare the pumpkin by removing the rind,
cut it down the center and removing the seeds. 
Then cut it lengthwise or into chunks. 
Core the apples.  Juice the
pumpkin, carrots, zucchini, apples, carrots and kale/spinach together.  Serve.

Red pumpkin juice

• 1 pie pumpkin
• 2 beets
• 1 apple
• 6 carrots
• handful of spinach

Prepare the pumpkin by removing the rind,
cut it down the center and removing the seeds. 
Then cut it lengthwise or into chunks. 
Core the apple.  Cut the beets
into wedges.  Juice the pumpkin, beets,
apple, carrots and spinach together. 
Serve immediately. 

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