October is time for harvest, and one harvest that makes October special is the Winter Squash. You may be wondering, "Winter squash? But it's not even Winter yet!", and yes, it is only Autumn, but please believe that this hard-shelled fruit is ready to help your body this season!
Many people think of pumpkins during this month. Did you know that the pumpkin is a variety of the Winter Squash? Other varieties include:
- spaghetti
- banana
- acorn
- turban
- butternut
- buttercup
- hubbard
These varieties of Winter Squash all come in different colors, from deep orange to tan to green! This means that squash can help our bodies in different ways.
Many people think of pumpkins during this month. Did you know that the pumpkin is a variety of the Winter Squash? Other varieties include:
- spaghetti
- banana
- acorn
- turban
- butternut
- buttercup
- hubbard
These varieties of Winter Squash all come in different colors, from deep orange to tan to green! This means that squash can help our bodies in different ways.
ORANGE fruits and vegetables help keep eyes healthy.
TAN fruits and vegetables help keep the heart healthy.
GREEN fruits and vegetables help bones and teeth strong.
On top of all that, Winter Squash contains:
- Vitamin A to help our eyes today
- Fiber to scrub our stomachs and digestive system clean
- Vitamin C to keep us healthy and give us immunity from sickness
You can even buy butternut squash already cut and cooked in the frozen section!
Whether you put it in a soup or a saute, Winter Squash will give you the nutrients you need to keep healthy as the weather changes. Check back for delicious and easy recipes using this harvest of the month!
Source: Harvest of the Month
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