PUMPKINS

PUMPKINS

• Pumpkins are able to be grown everywhere but Antarctica
• They are native to North America
• Harvest season is typically in September or October
• Pumpkins are a winter squash
• The oldest pumpkin-related seeds were found in Mexico between 7000-5500 BC

COOKING

• Pumpkin puree is sometimes prepared and frozen for later use
• Ripe pumpkins can be baked, broiled, steamed, or roasted
• You can mash em, mix em, put em in a soup
• You could bake the seeds of the pumpkin
• I'd go for the pie tbh

NUTRITION AND HEALTH BENEFITS

• High in Vitamin A
• Calcium, Vitamin C, and Vitamin B-6
• Its a very low calorie meal
• It helps protect from "age-related macular disease" (ARMD)
• Pumpkins are good for heart health

RADISHES

RAD FACTS

• They are grown throughtout the world
• They're seasons are April to June and from October to January
• The origin of radishes arent really known but we're guessing East Asia
• Diseases arent really a problem with radishes but pests are

COOKING

• The whole plant is edible but most people eat the napiform taproot
• The bulb of the radish is normally eaten raw
• You could put them in salads or soups maybe
• I would just eat them raw but then again idk

NUTRITION AND HEALTH BENEFITS

• Radishes are rich in ascorbic acid, folic acid, and potassium
• They are a good source of vitamin B6, riboflavin, magnesium, copper, and calcium
• Theyre a naturally cooling food
• They soothe sore throats and aid in digestion
• Prevent viral infections and protects against cancer