Butternut Squash is a type of winter squash.  It has a sweet, nutty taste similar to a pumpkin.  It has a yellow skin with an orange fleshy pulp.  When ripe, it turns increasingly deep orange, and becomes sweeter and richer in flavor.  Butternut squash is composed of many vital polyphenolic antioxidants and vitamins.  As in other Cucurbitaceae members, butternut squash is low in calories 100 grams provide only 45 calories.  It contains no saturated fats or cholesterol however, it is a rich source of dietary fiber and phytonutrients.  Butternut squash is a common recommendation from dietitians to control cholesterol.

Butternut Squash

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