November: Diet and Superfood

Our November superfood is winter squash. It’s a member of the gourd family and comes in many varieties including acorn, spaghetti, butternut, banana and pumpkin.

Winter squash vary in shape and size, but they’re all generally round. While their outer skin is thick and hard, their flesh is firm. They also have large seeds in the centre.

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Eating winter squash results in these super health benefits:

• Flesh is a great source of:
• Vitamin A and C – for vision and overall health
• Magnesium, potassium and calcium – for muscles and bones
• Antioxidants  – for fighting cancer
• Seeds are high in vitamin E – for overall health

Recipes

You can cook winter squash flesh in a variety of ways – by roasting, baking, pureeing, boiling or steaming. As well, you can roast the seeds with your favourite seasonings.

We hope you enjoy these delicious and nutritious recipes that feature this superfood:

• Roasted Vegetable Pasta (with Butternut Squash)
• Grilled Acorn Squash with Balsamic Drizzle
• Spaghetti Squash with Herb Butter