@youngstrokenetwork: Pumpkin spice is everywhere—but where’s the pumpkin? Some seasonal favorites deliver more added sugar and pumpkin flavoring than actual pumpkin. Enjoy your treats, but don’t let the fall marketing fool you! Buy one pumpkin for the kiddies to decorate and another pumpkin for the kitchen. Bring on pumpkin pancakes, warm cinnamon-and-nutmeg pumpkin bread, and yes—pumpkin pie! 🥞🍞🥧 If sweet potato pie already has your heart, pumpkin pie might earn a little space at the table. Keep those familiar spices, go lighter on added sugar and butter, and let the pumpkin shine. Using canned pumpkin? Choose 100% pumpkin, rather than sweetened pie filling. 🧠 What’s the connection to stroke? Our eating habits affect blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar, and weight—all connected to stroke risk. More vegetables and less added sugar, sodium, and saturated fat can support a heart-healthy eating pattern. Preparation and portions matter—even when pumpkin is the main ingredient! This fall, let’s put the pumpkin back on our plates—with our hearts and brains in mind. 🧡 #YoungStrokeNetwork #StrokePrevention #HealthyEating #FallFlavors The stroke-prevention connection follows American Stroke Association guidance. American Stroke Association #pumpkinseason

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