About Healthy Eating: The ABCs of Winter Squash

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Healthy Eating From Fiona Haynes, your About Healthy Eating Editor Think beyond the pumpkin and enjoy a variety of nutritious and delicious squash this fall and winter. They're perfect for practically every kind of diet and can be used in all manner of recipes. First, use our handy guide to figure out what's what, and then follow our tips on how to cook your squash. The ABCs of Winter Squash Here's a handy guide to winter squash that helps you distinguish your Delicatas from your Hubbards, and offers tips on how to choose the perfect specimen. See More About:  winter squash  pumpkins  fall vegetables How to Cook Squash There are many ways to cook winter squash - whether you have a butternut squash, an acorn squash, a spaghetti squash, or a pumpkin. Here are a few easy ways to cook yours. See More About:  winter squash  butternut squash  acorn squash Spaghetti Squash in Low Carb Diets If you eat low carb, you'll find that spaghetti squash makes a great substitute for pasta. Find out the best way to cook spaghetti squash and how to extract the "spaghetti" strands See More About:  low carb vegetables  low carb pasta  cooking vegetables Vegan Chocolate Pumpkin Pie Never doubt that tofu can be delicious when you eat a slice of this chocolate pumpkin pie, though if you're new to tofu, be sure to buy the right kind. See More About:  dairy-free pies  vegan desserts  vegan recipes Healthy Eating Ads Squash Healthy Diet Healthy Eating Healthy Food Healthy Breakfast Featured Articles A Panoply of Pumpkin Recipes Eating Whole Foods on a Budget Gluten-Free Cheesy Pumpkin Bites Five Healthy Ways to Serve Fish Lower Fat Buttermilk Biscuits Roasted Harvest Vegetables   More from About.com Food and Mood Indulging a sweet tooth can cause weight gain, guilt and even worsen depression. Here are a few expert tips to help you resist. More> Carb Cravings Ever wondered why you crave carbs (or chocolate and sugar) when you're depressed? Some scientists say it may be chemical. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Healthy Eating newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Advertisement