1-15 oz. can organic pumpkin
3/4 lbs. firm tofu, pureed or finely mashed
1/2 cup brown sugar or maple syrup
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1/8 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons water (optional)
1 9 inch pie shell

Mix pumpkin and spices together.

Add remaining filling ingredients.

Mix slowly, just until thoroughly mixed.

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Research from the University of Cincinnati shows that a common, over-the-counter pain salve rubbed on the skin during a heart attack could serve as a cardiac-protectant, preventing or reducing damage to the heart while interventions are administered.

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