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WINTER SQUASH: HEALTH BENEFITS AND USES Butternut, pumpkin, spaghetti, kabocha, acorn — winter squashes are abundant at this time of year. Unlike summer varieties that are picked when they’re young and tender, winter types are best when left to mature on the vine. Their long growing season allows them to become sweet and develop a thick, hard skin that means they can be stored for up to six months.

While these veggies — technically fruit — come in different sizes, shapes and flavours, they all have one in common: their amazing health benefits.

Not only are winter squashes high in fibre and antioxidants, they’re also excellent sources of potassium and vitamin A. Additionally, they contain important minerals such as copper, iron and magnesium as well as a number of B-complex vitamins.

Winter squash is a versatile ingredient that can be used in soups, stews, pies, muffins and more.

You can stuff and bake them or cut them thinly and roast them to make chips.

Just like their summer cousins, winter squash blossoms are delicious in a salad or stuffed and fried.

However you prepare yours, don’t forget to roast the seeds — they make a nutritious and tasty snack.

FOUR COOKING METHODS FOR A LOW-FAT DIET Are you looking for ways to lower the amount of fat you consume? Here are four ways to make healthy meals without using butter or oil.

1. Steaming: cooking veggies and rice via this method allows you to preserve flavours and nutrients. You can also steam cook fish and meat. If you’re short on time, use a pressure cooker to steam your food.

2. Slow cooking: this is the ideal way to get tender and delicious meals from tough cuts of meat. Since the meat is usually cooked in

some sort of broth, there’s no need to add oil or butter to the dish.

3. ÉtouffÊe or smothering: popular in Cajun and Creole cuisine, this method involves cooking fish or seafood in a closed container with the steam from its own juices. The technique also works well with veggies and white meat.

4. Oven cooking: fish, meat and veggies can all be cooked in the oven without adding extra fat. Using the dry heat alone is called roasting and cooking in broth or wine is called braising.

Both are healthy ways to make tasty meals.

DISCOVER THE BENEFITS OF VEGANISM Strict vegans often have ethical or environmental motivations to avoid consuming, wearing or otherwise procuring animal products. But studies show that a plant-based vegan diet also has many health benefits including the following: • It provides more nutrients. A vegan diet includes eating a variety of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts, legumes and soy products. People following a healthy vegan diet have to eat a larger variety of foods to acquire the recommended daily caloric intake. This translates to consuming more antioxidants, vitamins and minerals. • It prevents disease. When you adopt a plant-based diet, you lower your chances of developing cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, arthritis and many types of cancer. You’ll also likely lower your cholesterol and blood pressure. • It encourages weight loss. Going vegan will help you lose weight and avoid gaining it back. You’ll lower your body mass index and have more energy. In addition, your skin and hair will look healthier.

There are healthy and unhealthy ways to adopt a vegan lifestyle. If you’re thinking about going for it, make sure you eat a varied diet to guarantee you get the right amount and kinds of protein, vitamins and minerals. Ask you doctor for guidance when making the change.

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