A Note on Winter Squash
Thursday, February 4, 2010 at 9:11AM |
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A delicious and versatile meal option for the colder months, winter squash comes in many varieties, all with plenty of healthful nutrients: winter squash is an excellent source of vitamins A and C, and provides good amounts of potassium, dietary fiber and folate. They also provide antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits, and have been associated with the prevention of variety of diseases, including benign prostatic hyperplasia, lung cancer, atherosclerosis, diabetes-related health issues, and inflammatory disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis, asthma, and osteoarthritis.
Try my Squash Pie recipe for a delicious dessert.

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