SQUASH

Come in the fall to purchase some tasty squash.  

Squash keeps best if held at room temperature for 10 to 20 days then transferred to a cool dry place such as your basement or garage for long term storage. 

Winter squash is a tasty source of complex carbohydrates and fiber.  They are also a source of potassium, iron, beta carotene.  Orange-flashed squash is an excellent source of beta carotene.

The nutrient of winter squash varies, depending on the variety.  The following information is a summary of all varieties, cooked baked and cubed.

Calories 79.95
Protein 1.82 grams
Carbohydrate 17.94 grams
Dietary Fiber 5.74 grams
Calcium 28.7 mg
Iron 0.67 mg
Potassium 895.85 mg
Folate 57.40 mg
Vitamin A 7,291.85

Source: University of Illinois Extension