Does pumpkin pie count as a serving of vegetables?

Table of Contents:

1. Does pumpkin pie count as a serving of vegetables?
2. Is Sweet Potato Pie fattening?
3. What has more calories pumpkin or sweet potato?
4. What does pumpkin do for dogs?
5. Is it OK for dogs to eat raw pumpkin?
6. Can pumpkin hurt dogs?
7. How often can I give my dog pumpkin?

Does pumpkin pie count as a serving of vegetables?

Half a cup of pumpkin pie counts as a serving of vegetables, and if you make it without the crust, you can cut calories, too. One serving equals a half-cup of raw, cooked or pureed vegetables (including tomato sauce and vegetable soup), one cup of raw leafy greens, or four to six ounces of juice.

Is Sweet Potato Pie fattening?

Similar to pumpkin pie in appearance and texture, sweet potato pie is an equally tasty holiday classic. Though it contains healthy nutrients, this pie is high in calories and sugar and is best left as a once-in-a-while treat.

What has more calories pumpkin or sweet potato?

Sweet potatoes contain almost four times more calories compared to pumpkins. A hundred gram serving of sweet potatoes has 86 calories, whilst the same amount of pumpkins contains only 26 calories.

What does pumpkin do for dogs?

Pumpkin can ease digestion in several ways. The soluble fiber content in pumpkin adds bulk to your dog's stool by absorbing water, and fiber fermentation produces beneficial fatty acids that supply energy to cells, stimulate intestinal sodium and water absorption, and lower the pH level of the large intestines.

Is it OK for dogs to eat raw pumpkin?

Pumpkins and pumpkin seeds are healthy foods for humans, and they also have several known health benefits for dogs. Dogs can safely eat pumpkin seeds as well as cooked or raw pumpkin. It is always best to check with your veterinarian to determine a healthy percentage of pumpkin as an addition to your dog's diet.

Can pumpkin hurt dogs?

Pumpkin is low in calories and, like other bright orange squashes, contains healthy Vitamin A and antioxidants. It can be eaten raw or cooked, and the seeds can also be consumed. A spoonful of pumpkin won't hurt your pet, and may help with tummy troubles.

How often can I give my dog pumpkin?

Generally, 1 tsp of canned (or cooked and pureed) pumpkin per 10 lbs of body weight per day is a good standard to go by. If your dog has a health condition such as diabetes, please talk to your vet before feeding pumpkin to your dog.