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7 Reasons Why Pumpkins are the Best

Jamie Bridenstine
Kaitlyn Suppes
This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at U Wyoming chapter.

1. Pumpkin can make your dog stop farting.

 

I was astounded by this fact after hearing it from a friend. I tried it, and surprisingly my dog doesn’t fart anymore (or it’s completely silent and masked by my pumpkin candles). Pumpkin is great for your dog’s bowel system and reduces tummy-aches too.

 

2. Pumpkin is a customizable canvas.

 

Pumpkin is everywhere, thankfully. Pumpkin Spice Lattes, Pumpkin Spice Jello, Pumpkin Spice Cheerios, pumpkin decorations, pumpkin candles, the list goes on and I love every bit of it. Add chocolate, whipped cream, peanuts, oreos, and other goodies.

 

3. Pumpkin smells just like a candle

 

Or, you can just get this amazing candle from Yankee Candle (I have 4).

 

4. Pumpkin has a ton of health benefits

According to Eat Local Grown, the nutritional qualities of pumpkin include vitamin A (healthy vision), C (immune system), and E (immune system, endocrine system), beta-carotene (healthy vision, immune system), potassium (metabolism), magnesium (metabolism and muscle relief), and pantothenic acid (or Vitamin B5, which helps the body convert food into fuel).

 

5. Pumpkin is high in fiber.

 

According to Eat Local Grown, pumpkin is loaded with fiber and contains a mere 50 calories per cup.

 

6. Pumpkin makes you feel better.

 

Pumpkin is packed full of serotonin. Get all that serotonin in your body, girl. Feel better.

 

7. You can eat it raw and not feel bad about yourself.

 

Unlike other raw foods (cookie dough is my guilty pleasure, I’m not ashamed), pumpkin is okay to eat raw just like any other fruit and vegetable.

 

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“Sometimes you want to have a very productive Saturday to feel that you are in control of your life, which of course you are not.” -Tina Fey, Bossypants Jamie Bridenstine... How do I even begin to explain Jamie Bridenstine. Jamie Bridenstine is flawless. She has two Fendi purses and a silver Lexus. I hear her hair's insured for $10,000. I hear she does car commercials... in Japan. Her favorite movie is Varsity Blues. One time, she met John Stamos on a plane. And he told her she was pretty. One time, she punched me in the face. It was awesome. Jamie Bridenstine is a 4th year undergrad at the University of Wyoming, earning her B.A. in Communication and a minor in Military Science. Her favorite move is Mean Girls... and any movie with Tina Fey in it. She enjoys deep conversations about politics, procrastinating on group projects, and watching The Office over and over again. Jamie has the cutest dog in the world, Timber, and is ready to take on the world after college. She will be heading up to Washington after graduation to pursue her career in the military... and hopefully her graduate degree in Public Relations.
Kaitlyn is a recent grad the University of Wyoming, where she got her degree in Marketing. She has been the Campus Correspondent for a Pink level chapter, a Chapter Advisor to some amazing chapters, and now has the pleasure of being a Region Leader. Born and raised on the Western Slope of Colorado, her love for nature and the outdoors comes naturally. Kaitlyn lives for football season, but finds way to stay preoccupied during the off-season. She enjoys long walks in the mountains, beer as cold as her heart, and bacon on her burgers. You can follow Kaitlyn’s adventures on Instagram, @kaysoup.