Squash, Yellow
Yellow squash is a summer squash that is entirely edible. On top of being a very low-calorie food, yellow squash is a great source of antioxidants such as beta-carotene and lutein, which improve eye functions by preventing cataracts and macular degeneration.
Yellow squash is also a great source folate, a b vitamin that is essential for proper methylation and healthy cell division.
Try yellow squash in sautés and soups as well as spiraled to make a delicious, low carb “noodle”.
The Benefits
- Special diets: Autoimmune Paleo Diet, Candida Diet, Diabetic, Elimination Diet, Gluten-Free Diet, Gluten-Free/Dairy-Free Diet, Grain-Free Diet, Low Acid Diet, Low Carb Diet, Low FODMAP Diet, Low Histamine Diet, Low Oxalate Diet, Low Starch Diet, Paleo Diet (Light), Paleo Diet (Strict), PCOS Diet, Pescetarian Diet, Primal Diet, Thyroid Diet, Vegetarian Diet, Whole Food
- Excellent Source of: VitaminB6, VitaminC
- Good Source of: Potassium, Folate, Riboflavin, Manganese
- Preferences: No Molds, No Coconut, No Pseudograins, No Citrus, No Nightshade, No Legumes, No Grains, No Fish, No Red Meat, No Pork, No Eggs, No Shellfish, No Gluten, No Nuts, No Seeds, No Soy, No Dairy, No Poultry, No Corn, No Yeast, No Peanuts, Low Carbohydrate, Low Cholesterol, Low Fat, Low Sodium, Low Sugars, Low Saturated Fat
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