{"id":32422,"date":"2010-10-13T01:00:57","date_gmt":"2010-10-13T06:00:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/?p=32422"},"modified":"2010-10-12T13:58:13","modified_gmt":"2010-10-12T18:58:13","slug":"acorn-squash-a-healthy-addition-to-your-fall-diet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/10\/acorn-squash-a-healthy-addition-to-your-fall-diet\/","title":{"rendered":"Acorn Squash a Healthy Addition to Your Fall Diet"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a title=\"Acorn Squash a Healthy Addition to Your Fall Diet\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/10\/acorn-squash-a-healthy-addition-to-your-fall-diet\/\" target=\"_self\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-32571\" title=\"AcornSquash\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/10\/AcornSquash.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"195\" \/><\/a>Acorn squash is a type of winter squash with astounding health benefits. Winter squash are so prized in Native American cultures, that\u00a0they are often found in tribal cemeteries as gifts for the deceased.<\/p>\n<p>The acorn squash is dark green with hints of orange on the outside, and has a pale, orange flesh with a nutty, sweet\u00a0flavor.<\/p>\n<p>Acorn squash is known for providing the following health benefits:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Cancer-fighting properties.<\/strong> Acorn squash contains a large amount of phytonutrients and antioxidants\u00a0that have anti-carcinogenic effects on the body.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Men&#8217;s health.<\/strong> This particular squash may help reduce the symptoms of an enlarged prostate.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Immune system support.<\/strong> There&#8217;s nothing the acorn squash can&#8217;t do! Eat, and protect yourself from this year&#8217;s <a title=\"Cold and Flu Season May be Worse For the Overweight\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/10\/cold-and-flu-season-may-be-worse-for-the-overweight\/\" target=\"_blank\">cold and flu season<\/a>.<!--more--><\/li>\n<li><strong>Protects against birth defects.<\/strong> Expecting mothers would do good to add some acorn squash to their diet this fall and winter.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lung health. <\/strong>Asthma sufferers can help alleviate their symptoms by consuming acorn squash.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Heart and cholesterol benefits. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Arthritis alleviation.<\/strong> By using its anti-inflammatory benefits, acorn squash can help ease the pain of <a title=\"Arthritis Risk Higher with Early Bad Nutrition\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/09\/arthritis-risk-higher-with-early-bad-nutrition\/\" target=\"_self\">rheumatoid arthritis<\/a> and osteoarthritis.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Digestive health.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"attachment_32570\" style=\"width: 309px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a title=\"Acorn Squash a Healthy Addition to Your Fall Diet\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/10\/acorn-squash-a-healthy-addition-to-your-fall-diet\/\" target=\"_self\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-32570\" class=\"size-full wp-image-32570\" title=\"acorn squash soup\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/10\/acorn-squash-soup.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"299\" height=\"199\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-32570\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Squash makes a deliciously creamy soup. <\/p><\/div>\n<p>Acorn squash\u00a0can do\u00a0all of the above, and more, because of its high nutritional content. The nutritional profile of an acorn squash is jammed packed with the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Beta-carotene (Vitamin A)<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Folate<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Potassium<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a title=\"Top Reasons to Eat Fiber\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/08\/top-reasons-to-eat-fiber\/\" target=\"_self\">Dietary Fiber<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Manganese<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Copper<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a title=\"Benefits of Omega-3s\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/12\/benefits-of-omega-3-and-omega-6-fatty-acids\/\" target=\"_self\">Omega 3 fatty-acids<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Vitamins B1, B3, B5 and B6<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Vitamin C<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>There are a couple of things to remember when purchasing acorn squash. The rind should be hard and dull, <em>not <\/em>shiny or soft. Choose the firmest and heaviest of the selection to ensure that it&#8217;s fresh and has good flavor.<\/p>\n<p>Acorn squash can be used in a variety of fall and winter holiday dishes. It&#8217;s in season from\u00a0August to March, with a peak in October and November. When cooking squash, you can go for a sweet recipe, like <a title=\"AllRecipes.com\" href=\"http:\/\/allrecipes.com\/Recipe\/Orange-Baked-Acorn-Squash\/Detail.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">Orange Baked Acorn Squash<\/a> or a more savory recipe, like <a title=\"Diets In Review Recipe\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/recipes\/stuffed-acorn-squash\/\" target=\"_blank\">Stuffed Acorn Squash<\/a>. There are millions of ways to create dishes with squash. Let us know what your favorites are!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Also Read:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a title=\"Fall Produce is Amazing\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/09\/fall-produce-is-amazing-abundant-and-delicious\/\" target=\"_blank\">Fall Produce is Amazing, Abundant and Delicious<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a title=\"Fall Foods\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/09\/falls-10-most-friendly-and-frightening-foods\/\" target=\"_blank\">Fall&#8217;s 10 Most Friendly and Frightening Foods<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a title=\"Five Healthiest Foods for Fall\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/10\/five-healthiest-foods-for-fall\/\" target=\"_blank\">Five Healthiest Foods for Fall<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>(Image via <a title=\"UTMedicalCenter.org\" href=\"http:\/\/www.utmedicalcenter.org\/imagesLive\/Users\/Health%20Information\/Weight%20Loss%20&amp;%20Exercise\/Recipes\/BakedAcornSquash1_opt.jpg\" target=\"_blank\">utmedicalcenter.org<\/a><\/em>)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Acorn squash is a type of winter squash with astounding health benefits. 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