Statement From Registered Dietition; Pat Harper, MS, RD, LD University of Pittsburgh
The Oatmeal Pumpkin Spice Cookies are a
nutritious and satisfying dessert or snack. Nutritionally they provide
significant amounts of important nutrients that are difficult to get in
sufficient quantities in the typical diet. One cookie provides an
impressive amount of dietary fiber, primarily soluble fiber, that can
lower blood cholesterol and blood sugar levels. They are an excellent
source of vitamin A, iron and thiamin, making these cookies particularly
ideal for women and children, since these nutrients tend to be somewhat
low in the typical diet. The fat used in these cookies is predominately
unsaturated fat which can actually help to reduce cholesterol and risk
of heart disease and possibly diabetes.
Although at first glance the calories may seem a little high, keep in mind that this is a 3 ounce cookie (about three times the size of the average cookie) so the generous portion will likely be a satisfying treat.So, if you are in the mood for a cookie, why not make it an Oatmeal Pumpkin Spice cookie that will give you an energy boost as well as a nutritional bonus. Pat Harper, MS, RD, LD; Coordinator, Weight Loss Intervention Studies Department of Medicine, University of Pittsburgh