Grow Healthy
With Dr. Sally's
"Vital Signs" Blog
Move over pumpkin, you’ve got some serious competition from your cousins in the squash family! Whether pureed in a soup, cubed then roasted, or baked and scooped from its own bowl, butternut squash is a versatile, delicious, and nutritious veggie that you’re going to love. This squash checks all the boxes for a nutrient-dense, fiber-rich, and low calorie food, with only 75 calories in 1 cup cooked!
Imagine a seaside dinner of fresh fish nestled on a bed of colorful grilled vegetables drizzled with extra-virgin olive oil, and for those who imbibe, a glass of vino by the seashore? That’s the essence of the Mediterranean diet. While our travel there might be limited right now, we can still enjoy this style of eating, which is seriously delicious and relatively affordable (especially if you consider the cost-savings of disease prevention).
