It’s no coincidence that Summer squash and zucchini are watery hydrating foods that are low in calories, while winter squash varieties are more nourishing and dense. Eating seasonally ensures a varied diet and it makes sense: our bodies need different types of nourishment during different seasons. When it comes to nutrition, nature knows best. Photo by bhamsandwich. Winter squash come in many sizes and shapes.  Look for butternut, acorn, spaghetti, hubbarb, turban, and pumpkin.  These hardy...
by on December 14th, 2009 at 08:12 am

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  • Superfood of the Week: Winter Squash
    It’s no coincidence that Summer squash and zucchini are watery hydrating foods that are low in calories, while winter squash varieties are more nourishing and dense. Eating seasonally ensures a varied diet and it...
    by at December 14th, 2009 at 08:12 am
  • Superfood of the Week: Chestnuts
    Although I have no childhood memories of roasting them over an open fire after a long day of sledding, I still feel quite nostalgic when it comes to chestnuts. In England, I was a big fan of schoolyard conker fights (if you...
    by at November 23rd, 2009 at 08:11 am
  • Superfood of the Week: Quince
    Not a lot of people eat this humble and unattractive fruit. Honestly, neither did I until a few years ago. Dr Igor introduced them to me one Thanksgiving when he showed up with an excited grin exclaiming, “quince!” I...
    by at November 3rd, 2009 at 08:11 am