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High Fiber Foods Squash Cravings
By Stephanie Shank
Today is the first day of spring, the vernal equinox. Vernal translates as vigorous and fresh. Fiberlady places high value on a high fiber diet that will undoubtedly make you feel renewed and refreshed. Put some spring in your step. There are countless ways to season your life and stir your health. Start by eating more high fiber foods like squash...winter or summer.
There is an amazing variety of squash in a broad range of textures and tastes. Summer squash and winter squash are both fruits of the gourd family. Summer squash is available all winter, but of the best quality between May and July; winter squash appears in the produce departments in the late summer, fall and winter.
Related to the melon and the cucumber, summer squash comes in many different shapes, colors and sizes. It can be served raw with dips or cooked in any possible manner. Some common types are zucchini, crookneck and pattypan. The whole vegetable can be eaten including the flowers in some varieties. Its mild flavor and tender texture makes it very versatile to use in main dishes or pasta. But unlike winter squash, summer squash are more fragile and can only be stored for short periods of time.
Winter squash is different from summer because it is eaten when it is mature. The shell hardens into a tough rind and can be bumpy or smooth, thick or thin. Acorn, butternut, Hubbard and spaghetti are some of the most popular winter squash. It can be cut in halves or pieces. Take out the fibers and seeds before cooking. Bake, steam or boil the squash with the least amount of water so as to retain nutrients and flavor.
Summer or winter, squash are an excellent source of fiber. Fiberlady will remind you how fiber absorbs water and adds bulk which creates an efficient system for quickly cleaning the body of waste. This helps to speed cancer-causing toxins out of the digestive system. The fiber-rich content of squash may be helpful for reducing the discomfort of irritable bowel syndrome due to constipation or diarrhea. High fiber foods tone up your intestines which helps prevent diverticulitis.
There are as many health benefits to eating high fiber foods as there are varieties of squash. So don't squash your cravings,
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