Does anyone want to know information about butternut squash? This squash is a member of the cucurbitaceae family, this includes gourds and melons, and most likely came from Mexico. The butternut squash was prized by Americans Indians - the seeds were thought to increase fertility. Also known as a winter squash it made to the general food market in 1944. The pear-shaped vegetable has a very pleasing sweet nutty taste. The Australians called it "butternut pumpkin" since it can be used as a substitute for pumpkin.
Butternut squash has many health benefits. It contains a rich sourc of vitamin A. One cup of the vegetable has 457% of the daily vitamin requirement. It is also a great source of fiber, potassium and magnesium. It is very filling and contains no fat, cholesterol or sodium.
It is used in casseroles and soups and go to www.WebMD.com for more uses. Wriitten by Kara Landsman
Vitamin A can also be found in apricots, carrots, red bell peppers, sweet potatoes and spinach.
from WebMD October 2009 issue
Vera A. Tzelepis-Liddle MS, ND, CPT
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