{"id":8270,"date":"2023-10-21T15:38:53","date_gmt":"2023-10-21T08:38:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/?p=8270"},"modified":"2023-10-21T15:38:53","modified_gmt":"2023-10-21T08:38:53","slug":"5-high-potassium-pumpkin-recipes-for-fall","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/?p=8270","title":{"rendered":"5 High Potassium Pumpkin Recipes for Fall"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"drop-cap text-big text-gray\"> <span class=\"drop-cap__first text-dropcap \">R<\/span>esearch shows that on average less than <a href=\"https:\/\/nutritionfacts.org\/blog\/98-of-american-diets-potassium-deficient\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/nutritionfacts.org\/blog\/98-of-american-diets-potassium-deficient\/\">two percent of Americans<\/a> meet the recommended daily intake of potassium daily, which according to the National Institutes of Health is between <a href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/Potassium-Consumer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/Potassium-Consumer\/\">2,600-3,400 milligrams for adults<\/a>. In other words, this means that roughly 98 percent of American adults are potassium deficient.<\/div>\n<p>So, how can we boost our potassium intake without noshing on an entire bushel of bananas throughout the day? Well, there are tons of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/foods-rich-in-potassium\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/foods-rich-in-potassium\/\">foods rich in potassium<\/a> to choose from aside from \u2018nanners, which, for context, a small one contains about <a href=\"https:\/\/fdc.nal.usda.gov\/fdc-app.html#\/food-details\/173944\/nutrients\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/fdc.nal.usda.gov\/fdc-app.html#\/food-details\/173944\/nutrients\">362 milligrams of the nutrient<\/a>. For starters, hemp seeds contain <a href=\"https:\/\/fdc.nal.usda.gov\/fdc-app.html#\/food-details\/170148\/nutrients\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/fdc.nal.usda.gov\/fdc-app.html#\/food-details\/170148\/nutrients\">360 milligrams per three-tablespoon serving<\/a>, while raw spinach contains <a href=\"https:\/\/fdc.nal.usda.gov\/fdc-app.html#\/food-details\/168462\/nutrients\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/fdc.nal.usda.gov\/fdc-app.html#\/food-details\/168462\/nutrients\">334 milligrams per two-cup serving<\/a>. But what potassium-rich food would be more apropos to ring in fall and cozy sweater weather other than pumpkin? Ahead we delve into delicious high potassium pumpkin recipes that pack more of the nutrient per serving than a banana to help you meet your quota for the day.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Why is potassium so important for overall functioning?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>First things first, why is potassium important to begin with? Well, it\u2019s vital for several bodily functions. Registered dietitian <a href=\"https:\/\/betterthandieting.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/betterthandieting.com\/\">Bonnie Taub-Dix, RDN<\/a>, tells Well+Good that potassium is essential for the communication between cells and nerve connections important for muscle contractions and kidney function. Deficiencies in potassium, she adds, tend to fall under the radar in comparison to other essential nutrients such as electrolytes, protein, or even vitamin C.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, cardiologist <a href=\"https:\/\/www.novanthealth.org\/pf\/providers\/1932498581\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.novanthealth.org\/pf\/providers\/1932498581\">Kaustubh Dabhadkar, MD, MPH, MBA, FACC<\/a>, also emphasizes that potassium is essential for proper functioning of muscles and nerves, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/low-potassium-symptoms\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/low-potassium-symptoms\/\">low potassium<\/a> levels can hamper muscle and nerve functioning.<\/p>\n<div class=\"related-content \" style=\"\" data-module-init=\"related-content\" data-module-immediate=\"\" v-cloak=\"\">\n<div class=\"related-content__wrapper \" v-cloak=\"\" :class=\"{'is-loaded':isLoaded}\">\n<p> <span class=\"inline pr-6 text-seafoam-dark\">Related Stories<\/span> <\/p>\n<p> <related-content class=\"related-content__links\" parent-article-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/potassium-pumpkin-recipes\/\" current-title=\"5 Anti-Inflammatory Pumpkin Recipes That Pack More Potassium Per Serving Than a Banana\" current-image=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/potassium-pumpkin-pancakes-with-nuts-425x285_418x278_true_70.webp\" v-on:parsely-posts-loaded=\"onPostsLoaded\" start-date=\"2023-04-20\" tag=\"div\" inline-template=\"\" url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/potassium-pumpkin-recipes\/\" secret=\"w5ztterVB03LGZJLfXS0hf3EvQBuFFIWew9hmVQxthU\" apikey=\"wellandgood.com\" limit=\"3\"> <\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"related-content__card mb-[10px] sm:mb-[20px]\" :class=\"{'related-content__card--full':posts.length === 1}\" v-for=\"(post, key) in posts\"> <a v-on:click.prevent=\"trackLinkGA($event, key)\" :href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/potassium-pumpkin-recipes\/post.url\" data-url-source=\"related-content\" class=\"related-content__link\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"\"> <\/p>\n<div class=\"related-content__card--image bg-tan\" :style=\"{ backgroundImage: 'url(' + post.image_url + ')' }\"> <img decoding=\"async\" :src=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/potassium-pumpkin-recipes\/post.image_url\" :alt=\"post.title\" class=\" js-inline-lazy-load\" src=\"\"\/> <\/div>\n<p> <\/a>  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> <\/related-content> <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><strong>Pumpkin is le perfect potassium-rich food<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>As it turns out, pumpkin is one of the top potassium-rich foods that leads the pack. According to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, a one-cup serving of pumpkin contains a whopping <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dietaryguidelines.gov\/food-sources-potassium\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.dietaryguidelines.gov\/food-sources-potassium\">505 milligrams of potassium<\/a>, which exceeds the amount you\u2019d get from eating just a banana. The best part? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/benefits-of-pumpkin\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/benefits-of-pumpkin\/\">Pumpkin contains tons of other benefits<\/a>, such as essential vitamins and minerals, including vitamin A (one cup contains over 200 percent of the recommended daily intake), vitamin C (a great way to boost immunity), loads of gut-healthy fiber, and even magnesium (about 14 percent of your daily value). So, how about we dig into some delicious potassium-rich recipes featuring our star ingredient of the day: pumpkin!<\/p>\n<h2><strong>5 high-potassium pumpkin recipes perfect for fall<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><figure id=\"attachment_1124147\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1124147\" style=\"width: 400px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-1124147 js-inline-lazy-load\" alt=\"potassium pumpkin pie smoothie\" width=\"400\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/potassium-pumpkin-pie-smoothie.webp\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1124147\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: Ambitious Kitchen<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p>\n<h3>1. Pumpkin Pie Smoothie<\/h3>\n<p>Breakfast on your mind? How about you start the day off on the right foot with a refreshing, yet warming, pumpkin pie smoothie recipe by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ambitiouskitchen.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.ambitiouskitchen.com\/\">Ambitious Kitchen<\/a> that features several potassium-rich ingredients all in one tasty drink. (Think pumpkin, almond butter\u2014one tablespoon has <a href=\"https:\/\/fdc.nal.usda.gov\/fdc-app.html#\/food-details\/168588\/nutrients\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/fdc.nal.usda.gov\/fdc-app.html#\/food-details\/168588\/nutrients\">120 milligrams of potassium<\/a>\u2014and good ol\u2019 banana.)<\/p>\n<p><em>Get the recipe: <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ambitiouskitchen.com\/pumpkin-pie-smoothie\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.ambitiouskitchen.com\/pumpkin-pie-smoothie\/\"><em>Pumpkin Pie Smoothie<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<p><figure id=\"attachment_1124139\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1124139\" style=\"width: 400px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-1124139 js-inline-lazy-load\" alt=\"potassium pumpkin baked oatmeal\" width=\"400\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/potassium-pumpkin-baked-oatmeal_falsexfalse_true_70.webp\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1124139\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: Minimalist Baker<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p>\n<h3>2. Pumpkin Baked Oatmeal<\/h3>\n<p>Feeding a crowd or looking to batch cook breakfast for the week? This pumpkin baked oatmeal recipe by <a href=\"https:\/\/minimalistbaker.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/minimalistbaker.com\/\">Minimalist Baker<\/a> will definitely do the trick. It\u2019s chewy thanks to gluten-free rolled oats, rich thanks to smooth and creamy pumpkin pur\u00e9e, and loaded with potassium thanks to the flax \u201ceggs\u201d (a vegan egg alternative made from <a href=\"https:\/\/fdc.nal.usda.gov\/fdc-app.html#\/food-details\/169414\/nutrients\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/fdc.nal.usda.gov\/fdc-app.html#\/food-details\/169414\/nutrients\">ground flaxseeds<\/a>) which contains high amounts of potassium (plus pumpkin, duh).<\/p>\n<p><em>Get the recipe: <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/minimalistbaker.com\/pumpkin-baked-oatmeal\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/minimalistbaker.com\/pumpkin-baked-oatmeal\/\"><em>Pumpkin Baked Oatmeal<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<p><figure id=\"attachment_1124145\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1124145\" style=\"width: 400px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-1124145 js-inline-lazy-load\" alt=\"potassium pumpkin pasta recipe\" width=\"400\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/potassium-pumpkin-pasta-recipe_falsexfalse_true_70.webp\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1124145\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: Feel Good Foodie<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p>\n<h3>3. Creamy Pumpkin Pasta<\/h3>\n<p>Time to switch over to the lunch specials. First up on the list is <a href=\"https:\/\/feelgoodfoodie.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/feelgoodfoodie.net\/\">Feel Good Foodie\u2019s<\/a> creamy pumpkin pasta that\u2019s the perfect way to use up your selection from the pumpkin patch. Aside from the usual pasta-making pantry staples\u2014like your favorite pasta, a drizzle of olive oil, minced garlic, pepper, nutmeg, and good parmesan cheese\u2014all you need is a splash of half and half for creaminess (or you can use a plant-based alternative) and some pumpkin pur\u00e9e. Then, the rest of this two-step recipe is easy peasy. In short: You add everything to a pan (along with the perfectly <em>al dente<\/em> pasta) and you have yourself a fall-inspired (potassium-rich) delicacy.<\/p>\n<p><em>Get the recipe: <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/feelgoodfoodie.net\/recipe\/creamy-pumpkin-pasta\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/feelgoodfoodie.net\/recipe\/creamy-pumpkin-pasta\/\"><em>Creamy Pumpkin Pasta<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<p><figure id=\"attachment_1124149\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1124149\" style=\"width: 400px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-1124149 js-inline-lazy-load\" alt=\"potassium pumpkin soup\" width=\"400\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/potassium-pumpkin-soup_falsexfalse_true_70.webp\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1124149\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: Minimalist Baker<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p>\n<h3>4. Simple Pumpkin Soup<\/h3>\n<p>Easy blender soup anybody? This pumpkin soup recipe by <a href=\"https:\/\/minimalistbaker.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/minimalistbaker.com\/\">Minimalist Baker<\/a> takes easy cooking to a whole new level. It\u2019s made by roasting the pumpkin until they\u2019re nice and caramelized before blending them away with the rest of the ingredients until rich and creamy. Looking to up the protein (and potassium) intake in the recipe? Add a can of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/beans-for-longevity\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/beans-for-longevity\/\">longevity-boosting white beans<\/a>, which contains <a href=\"https:\/\/fdc.nal.usda.gov\/fdc-app.html#\/food-details\/175204\/nutrients\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/fdc.nal.usda.gov\/fdc-app.html#\/food-details\/175204\/nutrients\">19 grams of protein and 1,190 milligrams of potassium<\/a> per cup.<\/p>\n<p><em>Get the recipe: <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/minimalistbaker.com\/simple-pumpkin-soup\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/minimalistbaker.com\/simple-pumpkin-soup\/\"><em>Simple Pumpkin Soup<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<p><figure id=\"attachment_1124143\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1124143\" style=\"width: 400px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-1124143 js-inline-lazy-load\" alt=\"potassium pumpkin pancakes\" width=\"400\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/potassium-pumpkin-pancakes_falsexfalse_true_70.webp\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1124143\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: Feel Good Foodie<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p>\n<h3>5. Pumpkin Pancakes<\/h3>\n<p>These pumpkin pancakes by <a href=\"https:\/\/feelgoodfoodie.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/feelgoodfoodie.net\/\">Feel Good Foodie<\/a> are the definition of sweet, spice, and everything nice. With 515 milligrams of potassium per serving (which is two of these delicious pancakes), you\u2019ll get a delicious combination of nutrients and fall-inspired flavor. Each flapjack contains a homemade pumpkin spice blend and pumpkin pur\u00e9e that are sure to put you in the autumn spirit.<\/p>\n<p><em>Get the recipe: <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/feelgoodfoodie.net\/recipe\/pumpkin-pancakes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/feelgoodfoodie.net\/recipe\/pumpkin-pancakes\/\"><em>Pumpkin Pancakes<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>For dessert, we have a gluten-free pumpkin bread recipe:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Gluten-Free Pumpkin Bread Recipe | Alt-Baking Bootcamp | Well+Good\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/WFo32DzClIE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div data-type=\"_mgwidget\" data-widget-id=\"1675549\">\r\n<\/div>\r\n<script>(function(w,q){w[q]=w[q]||[];w[q].push([\"_mgc.load\"])})(window,\"_mgq\");\r\n<\/script>\r\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Research shows that on average less than two percent of Americans meet the recommended daily intake of potassium daily, which according to the National Institutes of Health is between 2,600-3,400 milligrams for adults. In other words, this means that roughly 98 percent of American adults are potassium deficient. So, how can we boost our potassium &hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":8271,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-8270","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-health"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8270","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=8270"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8270\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/8271"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=8270"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=8270"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=8270"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}