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Discover the Fascinating World of Butternut Squash
From its ancient roots in various cultures around the world to fun facts you probably didn’t know. Explore its many health benefits, nutritional properties, and practical tips for incorporating it into your daily diet in delicious and creative ways.
History
The origin of butternut squash—one of the oldest known vegetables—is widely debated. We must go back 10,000 years to Mesoamerica, where it is believed the first plant was cultivated. However, some historians place its origins in North America, Babylon, Egypt or China.
Butternut Squash in Your Supermarket
You probably have no idea just how many forms butternut squash is available in—and how many of them you can find at your local supermarket. Read this article carefully—you’ll be surprised!
Curiosidades / Recomendaciones
A vegetable as delicious as it is complete—suitable for all types of diets
We’ve previously talked about the many benefits of eating butternut squash—even its seeds—but now we’ll take a closer look at its nutritional values, to encourage you even more to include it in your meals.
Essential for a Balanced Diet
Butternut squash is rich in vitamin C and also contains vitamins B9, A, E and K, as well as folic acid. Among its minerals are calcium, magnesium, manganese and potassium.
A Light and Nutritious Food
This vegetable is high in water and fibre, low in calories, and ideal for people with excess weight or digestive issues. It also contains beta-carotene, a powerful antioxidant.
Una elección, mil beneficios
¿Alguna vez habías pensado en la calabaza como ingrediente en tu rutina de belleza? ¡Pues sí! Atento/a, porque la calabaza puede ser tu nueva aliada ‘beauty’.
La calabaza puede ser tu mejor aliada en la cocina, tanto por su versatilidad a la hora de ser preparada como por su elevado valor nutritivo.
Las pipas de calabaza son ricas en ácidos grasos como el Omega 3, necesarios y beneficiosos para el buen funcionamiento del corazón y el cerebro.
Considerada todo un manjar en gastronomías como la mexicana o la italiana, en España sigue siendo una gran desconocida para muchos.