Did you know that Chiropractic Care and healthy eating go hand in hand?! There are certain foods that can help reduce inflammation and are full of vitamins...like pumpkin!  

At Chiropractic Partners, we take a well-rounded approach to patients' well-being. Among other things, our team provides dietary guidance for patients who want to naturally reduce their inflammation levels. 

Cutting out highly inflammatory foods, including soda, candy, red meat, and white breads can go a long way towards reducing inflammation and making you feel better.  Add chiropractic care with a healthy anti-inflammatory diet and it can do wonders for the body...naturally!

Great news- just so happens that pumpkins are an anti-inflammatory food! They are rich in carotenoids, the bright orange pigment, and they also happen to be a great source for anti-oxidants!

Wondering what to make with your pumpkins?  Bake them!  Whether it’s a pie, a pumpkin soup, or roasted pumpkin seeds, pumpkin can be offered in a variety of edible ways.  Love to bake pies? You can do what some of our offices love to do...Share them with others!!

Pumpkin isn’t just a tasty treat, there are many health benefits to eating pumpkin!

• Nutrients!  Thank goodness you can also look at how pretty pumpkins were this Fall; they are actually helping your vision! Pumpkin is filled with nutrients that convert to vitamin A...and vitamin A helps promote good eye sight.
• Fiber!  Pumpkin is also a great source of fiber! Increasing your fiber intake is good for your digestive system and can also help you feel fuller longer; causing you to eat less and helping you lose weight. So, instead of a handful of candy, grab a handful of pumpkin seeds for a snack!
• Pumpkin is full of vitamin C!  That's a great way to get your C intake...especially if you are tired of sugary orange juice or taking a pill!

Try this yummy pumpkin recipe below curtesy of Eating Well.  (It's also gluten free.)

Ingredients:

• 4 ounces gluten-free gingersnap cookies 
• 1 cup walnut halves, divided
• 4 teaspoons walnut oil or canola oil
• 12 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese (Neufchâtel)
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• ½ cup packed dark brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
• 3 large eggs
• 1 tablespoon gluten-free vanilla extract 
• 1 16-ounce container nonfat cottage cheese
• 1 15-ounce can unseasoned pumpkin puree

Pumpkin Pie!

No matter where you live in the NC Triangle, Chiropractic Partners can help you improve your diet, manage chronic pain, and fight inflammation. We have 11 offices located in:

• 4 in Raleigh
• 2 in Durham
• Cary
• Clayton
• Fuquay Varina
• Garner
• Wake Forest

Our experienced chiropractors would be happy to help you and your family with all your health and wellness needs. For nutrition advice and chiropractic care that's close to home, give us a call or use our online appointment scheduler to make your appointment today!