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Recognized in the literary world with stories such as "Cinderella," "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow," and "Peter, Peter, Pumpkin Eater," the pumpkin is no stranger to the spotlight. Each year in the U.S., thousands of pumpkins are carved into jack 'o lanterns and many pumpkin pies are eaten at holiday celebrations.

Pumpkin is excellent for you. It has no cholesterol and is low in fat and sodium and rich in vitamins. The bright orange color of pumpkin is a dead giveaway that it is loaded with the antioxidant, beta-carotene.