LONG LIVE SQUASH!!!

I believe there is a grave injustice being done to winter squash these days. I have recently discovered its merits. It is filling, delicious and nutritious but the problem is that there are more people who want to use it as decoration for Halloween than want to enjoy eating it.

When I go to the store and load up with squash, I am often asked, “What are you going to do with all of this squash?” When I tell them I am going to eat it they almost seem shocked, as if they hadn’t even considered that option. There is a selfish part of me that doesn’t want to tell everyone how great it is because then there will be more for me to eat at a lower price, you know the whole supply and demand thing, but I guess I also feel responsible to share the good news.

So why is squash so great? Well it is loaded with antioxidants which help fight cancer. Aside from fighting cancer it has also been shown to be anti-inflammatory, helps with sugar regulation which can prevent diabetes, contains phytonutrients which fight disease and may also help your cardiovascular health and prevent heart disease. It is mostly fat free except for the healthy fats found in its seeds. For more info on this amazing food see this... http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=63

I have been on a mission to try as many varieties as I can while they are on sale. So far my favorites are delicata, carnival, acorn, sweet dumpling, butternut and banana. I am not such a fan of hubbard, kabocha, spaghetti, and turban. There are still some more I need to try like ambercup, autumn cup, sweet meat, and buttercup. Hopefully I can find them soon.