Squashes

Facts

• Squashes are broken down by the terms Winter - acorn, butternut, delicata, kabocha and spaghetti among others, and Summer - zucchini, crookneck. Winter squashes are more nutrient-dense than summer ones and they contain much more beta-carotene and more of several B vitamins than summer squash

• Squashes are rich in beta carotene, lutein, protein, vitamin C, vitamin B6, fiber, magnesium and potassium

tips

• To make cutting a squash easier, microwave it for a couple of minutes and then cut it

• The heavier the squash the better - if it feels light for its size it means that it is most likely dried on the inside

• When buying squash be sure that the stem is attached to it - if not bacteria can get into the squash