Vegan Pumpkin Cheesecake is sure to become a holiday gathering favorite with its rich dairy-free creamy filling flavored with warm fall spices and a gluten-free, naturally sweetened nutty crust. Just don’t tell them it’s good for them.

This Vegan Pumpkin Cheesecake is not only a sweet tasty treat at the end of a holiday meal, it just happens to be filled with ingredients that are great for your health.

Why You Should Eat Pumpkin

Pumpkin is one of the best-known sources for beta-carotene which is a powerful antioxidant our bodies need.

According to MedlinePlus Beta-carotene helps prevent certain cancers, heart disease, cataracts, osteoarthritis, and age-related macular degeneration (AMD). It is also used to treat chronic fatigue syndrome, aging skin, AIDS, alcoholism, Alzheimer’s disease, depression, diabetes, epilepsy, headache, heartburn, a bacterial infection that may cause ulcers (Helicobacter pylori infection), high blood pressure, infertility, Parkinson’s disease, rheumatoid arthritis, schizophrenia, stroke, and skin disorders including psoriasis and vitiligo.

I personally drank cold-pressed carrot juice, which is high in beta-carotene, daily while going through my treatments for colon cancer. I truly feel juicing helped my body destroy my colon cancer and rebuild itself to a healthy state after surgeries.

Why You Should Eat Dates

For the crust, I used dates to create a sweet nutty flavor without added processed sugars. Dates are rich in potassium which gives this crust a bonus because it is good for you.

According to MedlinePlus potassium is a mineral that your body needs to work properly. It is a type of electrolyte that helps your nerves function and muscles to contract. It also helps your heartbeat stay regular.

Another big bonus in getting proper amounts of potassium in our diets is it helps move nutrients into cells and waste products out of cells. It is also noted that a diet rich in potassium helps to offset some of sodium’s harmful effects on blood pressure.

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Cashews For Meat Protine Substitute (Even better since they are in cheesecake)

According to the US Dept. of Health eating animal protein may increase your chances of developing kidney stones. However even though you need to limit how much animal protein you have each day, you still need to make sure you get enough protein. Consider replacing some of the meat and animal protein you would typically eat with some of these plant-based foods that are high in protein.

cashews and cashews butter
walnuts
almonds and almond butter
pistachios

Also, when sweaters go on then it’s time to make this low-calorie perfectly wonderful Autumn Spiced Mocktail. Low-calorie cranberry juice is simmered with fresh ginger, cloves, cinnamon sticks, fresh-squeezed orange juice, and sliced Granny Smith apples to create a mocktail that is a sure crowd-pleaser for young and old.