101 Fat Burning Foods

Squash

Winter Squash Weight Loss Benefits

SquashSquash provide one of the best sources of nutrient dense anti-oxidants. Very beneficial for men's health, these anti-oxidants can help fight prostate cancer. Rich in vitamin A and C, smokers benefit from squash as do those with weakened or inefficient lungs. The beta-carotene helps reduce symptoms of arthritis and rheumatoid degeneration.

Most important however, is squash's excellent fiber content and fat-burning qualities. Healthy bowel function means drastically reduced risk of colon and rectal cancer, while decreasing significantly the amount of belly fat you carry can mean the difference between heart / stroke issues and healthy living.

Squash is so nutrient dense that it serves as one of the best fat burning foods available. To digest and process squash in our system requires more calories than it leaves behind. Usable energy is what this food is all about.

Add squash as part of your nutritional feast and try it in many different ways; baked with a sprinkle of sage, brushed with a healthy oil and baked as a substitute for French fries, bar-b-qued on skewers and dipped in yummy low fat dressing or grated raw into your favorite salads. It's jammed with the many nutrients we need to stay healthy. Squash and apple should be near-daily foods. Try combining them in salads or baked. The flavors go together perfectly. A sprinkle of cinnamon or nutmeg enhance the flavors even further.

Squash Recipes

Sautèed Summer Squash

Makes 4 servings.

2 cups diced summer squash
olive oil cooking spray, as needed
1 cup coarsely chopped onions
1/2 cup chopped parsley
Salt & pepper to taste
Butter, to taste (optional - live a little)

Wash and cut the squash into slices. Spray your saucepan with a touch of olive oil spray. Add the onions and sautè just until golden brown. Add the squash and cook until tender, about 10 minutes, stirring enough to keep the squash from sticking. Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve with butter & salt and pepper. This is so good you'll wonder why you've never eaten squash before.

Grilled Summer Squash

Makes 4 servings.

2 medium sized summer squash
Low cal vegetable spray
Dill pepper and/or lemon pepper

Slice the squash lengthwise into long strips. Spray each side of the squash strips with the vegetable spray. Place the slices directly onto a warmed grill. When the squash is tender but firm it is done. Remove it and serve with dill pepper and/or lemon pepper. A little butter on your squash is nice too but don't get carried away. This is absolutely delicous.
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