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Calabacitas

3/18/2021

 
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Fun Facts

Fun Facts:
  • Squash is considered a fruit botanically, because it has seeds on the inside of the part we eat. 
  • There are over 100 different varieties of squash, from sweet (pumpkin) to not so sweet (crooked neck)
  • Squash (Zucchini) has no flavor, therefore you can add it to anything and it will absorb whatever the predominant flavor is. 
  • Although zucchini and Mexican squash look similar and can be used interchangeably, one is from Italy and the other is from Mesoamerica. With both having a known ancestor dating back over 7000 years. 
Nutrition:
  • Squash (zucchini) adds fiber, water and bulk to foods with very little calories.
  • Contains folate, vitamin A, and potassium. 
  • Other types of squash, particularly the orange and red flesh varieties, like butternut or pumpkin, are chock full of beta carotene.
  • For calabacitas, when stewing tomatoes and garlic and onions together, nutrition is amplified. There is a mysterious chemical reaction that takes place that makes vitamins and minerals more bio-available.

Tomato, Cucumber, Avocado Salad

3/18/2021

 
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Fun Facts and Nutrition!

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  • ​​Vegetables and fruits are an important part of a healthy diet, and variety is as important as quantity. This salad is an excellent way to get a variety of fruits and vegetables.
  • No single fruit or vegetable provides all of the nutrients you need to be healthy. Eat plenty every day. At least half of everything you eat should be fruits and vegetables.
  • In a wide range of studies, the higher the average daily intake of fruits and vegetables, the lower the chances of developing cardiovascular disease.
  • There are so many benefits to eating a variety of fruits and vegetables it would take a book. Some are lower blood pressure, reducing the risk of heart disease and stroke, preventing some types of cancer, and lowering risk of eye and digestive problems.
  • Increased consumption of tomato-based products (especially cooked tomato products) and other lycopene-containing foods may reduce the occurrence of prostate cancer.
  • Cucumbers as part of a well balanced diet, are full of fiber, add water and bulk to whatever you add them to, and are rich in Vitamin K, Vitamin C and Potassium.
  • Avocado is a health food. It contains more potassium than a banana, have plant compounds proven to prevent some cancers, contains healthy fats known to help you absorb nutrients better than other foods. 

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