Ingredients

• 2 cans unsweetened pumpkin puree (about 3 cups)
  Winter squash is loaded with beta-carotene that has very powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Beta-carotene may protect against diabetic heart disease and may be useful for preventing other complications caused by free radicals often seen in long-term diabetes. Research in the 2003 issue of American Journal of Clinical Nutrition has suggested that dietary intake of carotenoids may be inversely associated with insulin resistance and high blood sugar levels.
• 3 eggs
  In a 2008 study in Nutrition and Metabolism, researchers reviewed the role of eggs in chronic inflammation. Chronic inflammation is a predictor of cardiovascular disease and is directly involved in the promotion of insulin resistance and atherosclerosis. Experimental studies show that the additional dietary cholesterol provided by whole eggs does not increase the risk of CVD in a variety of sample populations Additionally, whole eggs contain the potent antioxidant, lutein, which protects against numerous inflammatory processes. Omega 3-enhanced eggs are widely available. Omega 3 fatty acids have been shown to decrease insulin resistance and reduce risk of diabetes.
• 1 cup milk omega-3
• 1 teaspoon stevia powder
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  A 2003 Study in the journal Diabetes Care found that intake of 1, 3, or 6 grams of cinnamon per day reduced serum glucose, triglyceride, LDL cholesterol, and total cholesterol in people with type 2 diabetes. This suggests that including cinnamon in the diet of people with type 2 diabetes will reduce risk factors associated with diabetes and cardiovascular diseases.
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon allspice
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves (optional)
• 1 store bought whole grain or whole spelt pie crust

Whipped Cream:

• 1 pint whipping cream
• 1/2 teaspoon stevia
• 1/2 teaspoon maple or vanilla extract (optional)

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

Stir all ingredients for the pie together until smooth. Pour into pie crust and bake 40-45 minutes or until set.

Cool.

In a mixer or bowl, mix the whipped cream until soft peaks are formed. Stir in the stevia and extract.

TIPS AND NOTES:

Experiment with different spices in your pie. Try adding a pinch of ground ginger or even a dash of coriander. If you don’t like your whipped cream sweet, feel free to leave out the stevia. Add the zest of a lemon or orange for a refreshing kick.

Truvia is our favorite brand of stevia.

Be sure to use organic milk and cream from pasture-raised cows in order to benefit from the increased omega-3 oils and avoid the unhealthy oils and chemicals found in conventional products.