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Squash
Squash are related to pumpkins, cucumbers and melons. They are a softer vegetable than pumpkin with a thinner, edible skin. Like pumpkin, squash comes in all sizes, shapes and colours. Most are yellow with a white, moist, bland flesh. The Americans call winter pumpkin 'squash' while what we call squash in Australia, the Americans refer to as summer squash.
Spaghetti squash has a flesh that resembles spaghetti when cooked.
Button squash is the most common variety.
Category: Vegetable
In Season: Spring Winter
To Buy:
Select those which are firm, medium-sized and heavy for their size. Look for smooth, glossy skin, free of soft spots.
To Store:
Store in the crisper section of the refrigerator in a plastic bag for up to 5 days.
Tips & Tricks:
Cooking Tips:
Squash can be eaten raw but is mainly cooked. Steam whole. Serve with other more flavoursome vegetables and sprinkle with fresh herbs and a drizzle of olive oil.

Nutrition per 1 Unit:

Weight (grams):
40
Carbohydrates, g:
1.3
Fat (g):
0.1
Monosaturated Fat , g:
0.0
Amines:
Moderate
Glutamates:
n/a
Energy (kJ):
50
Protein (g):
1.0
Saturated Fat, g :
0.0
Vitamin C:
Salicylates:
Safe/negligible amount

Benefits the Following Health Conditions:*

Cold and Flus

* This information is sourced by a qualified naturopath. It is non prescriptive and not intended as a cure for the condition. Recommended intake is not provided. It is no substitute for the advice and treatment of a professional practitioner.





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