Try some pumpkin in a pint

Jacki recently told us why we should all be picking pumpkin. They're rich in beta-carotene and many other vitamins and minerals. They're also a great source of fiber. The seeds, a tasty snack, are rich in manganese and magnesium.

But Great Lakes Brewery has come out with a new way to enjoy the seasonal treat -- pumpkin-flavored beer. Beer connoisseurs report that you can taste the nutmeg, cinnamon, and cloves that are in the brew along with the pureed pumpkin.

Flavored beer isn't the healthiest way to enjoy pumpkin (though it would be a tasty treat at an Oktoberfest celebration). But there are plenty of healthy pumpkin recipes to try.