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Spaghetti Squash Recipes

Spaghetti Squash Recipes

Sommers, Laura

Paperback

Series: Superfoods Cookbook, Book 3

DietingLow Carbohydrate

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ISBN10: 1544187351
ISBN13: 9781544187358
Publisher: Createspace
Published: Mar 4 2017
Pages: 64
Weight: 0.28
Height: 0.13 Width: 7.00 Depth: 10.00
Language: English
48 Spaghetti Squash Recipes in This Cookbook

Spaghetti squash is a is a large yellow squash, so named because the inner flesh separates in to spaghetti-like strands when scraped out with a fork after being cooked. If you enjoy spaghetti but are trying to limit your pasta intake due to calories or carbs, then you already have two reasons to eat spaghetti squash as a replacement. A cup of cooked spaghetti squash has only 42 calories while a cup of cooked pasta has over 200 calories. It is high in fiber and low in calories which help aid in weight loss.Here are some other reasons to eat spaghetti squash: It is rich in antioxidants. This versatile squash contains vitamin A and vitamin C, which can help prevent free radical damage to cells. Spaghetti squash is also rich in the B vitamins riboflavin, niacin, and thiamin, which promote optimal cellular function.Other antioxidants found in spaghetti squash variety are beta-carotene, lutein, and zeaxanthin, which are all linked to healthy vision and optimal eye health. Beta-carotene can also prevent atherosclerosis by lowering the cholesterol levels. It is also beneficial for people with insulin resistance.It is ideal for pregnant women in that it contains folate which helps prevent birth defects.Spaghetti squash promotes cardiovascular health since it is high in potassium and helps lower high blood pressure. It contains omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids to help prevent heart diseases, inflammation, arthritis and different types of cancers. It is good for prostate health, and it can also be used for treating benign prostate enlargement.Spaghetti squash has very little taste itself, so it takes on the flavors of whatever you cook with it. In this recipe book, you will find tons of great recipes for spaghetti squash so that you can enjoy all the benefits of this great Super Food!

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