
What the heck is a pili nut? | EP 232
The Dr. Gundry Podcast
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Can We Use Pumpkin Instead of Sweet Potato in a Pie Recipe?
If the pumpkin is peeled and deseeded, can we just use pumpkin instead of sweet potato in a pie recipe? If not, why? Well, that's a great question. The lectins are primarily in the peels and the seeds of the squash family. So you're right, there's nothing evil and awful about organic pumpkin used in a recipe. But the reason I'm trying to get you interested in alternatives that have been used by communities for generations like a sweet potato pie is that it may have some additional health benefits for you.
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