Pumpkin is a type of winter squash and, like its fellow winter squashes, it has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and blood sugar regulating qualities.  It also contains high quantities of bitamin A, which is important for cell repair and immunity boosting.

6 Tbs. butter or vegan butter substitute
2/3 C. turbinado sugar
2 organic eggs (or egg substitute equal to 2 eggs)
1 C. mashed pumpkin
1 tsp. vanilla
3/4 C. whole wheat flour
3/4 C. unbleached flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. ground ginger
1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg
1/2 tsp. ground allspice
1/4 tsp. baking powder
1/3 to 1/2 C. milk or milk substitute

Preheat oven to 350.  In a large bowl add the butter or vegan butter substitute and turbinado sugar, eggs, pumpkin and vanilla. Mix for 1-2 minutes.  In another bowl, mix the dry ingredients: whole wheat flour, unbleached flour, baking soda, ground ginger, ground nutmeg, ground allspice and baking powder.  Slowly stir the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients. Once all of the ingredients have been combined, add the milk or milk substitute.  Pour the batter into the loaf pan and bake for 55-65 minutes or until a toothpick stuck in the middle comes out clean.

Submitted by Dr. Daemon Jones, ND - Dr. "Dae” is a naturopathic physician and author of Daelicious! Recipes for Vibrant Living at www.healthydaes.com. Dr. Dae is a member of the Nutritional Magnesium Association at www.nutritionalmagnesium.org.