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Squash is a family of plants, which includes many different types. Winter squash varieties include zucchini, zucchini, strawberry squash, zucchini, zucchini, Japanese squash, and string squash. Zucchini and yellow squash, with a straight neck or a collar, are considered summer squash. These types of squash are easy to confuse when classifying. Most squashes have a vibrant color that resembles the color of fruit, but when eaten, they have a mild and slightly salty taste similar to vegetables.
1. Squash is a fruit in terms of botany
Botany defines a fruit as a fruit consisting of seeds, which develop from the flower of a plant. In contrast, vegetables are the root, stem or leaf part of a plant. Not everyone agrees with this definition, but it is a widely used tool to distinguish between fruits and vegetables.
All squashes have seeds and are developed from the flower part of the plant. In fact, the flowers that grow from the squash plant are edible and are known as squash flowers. Therefore, squash or squash in general can be included in the fruit family. Pumpkin is not the only fruit that is often confused with vegetables, several other fruits that are also mistakenly referred to as vegetables include tomatoes, eggplants, avocados and cucumbers.
2. Pumpkin is used as a vegetable in cuisine
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Most people think of squash as a vegetable mainly because of the way they are prepared. In cuisine, fruit is defined as the sweet and fleshy part of a plant. Although some types of squash have a mildly sweet taste, the sweetness is not the same as that of other berries. Instead, squash has a rather earthy flavor, prepared and served as a vegetable dish. Some special varieties such as pumpkin are also used in making sweet desserts.
Pumpkins are not usually eaten raw like other fruits, they are often used as a savory ingredient in dishes. However, zucchini and summer squash can be used unprocessed.
3. Ways to add squash to the diet
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Pumpkin can be eaten in many ways, the whole squash plant, including the flesh, leaves, flowers and skin can be eaten. Squash can be found at most grocery stores and farmers markets.
Some types of winter squash such as squash, zucchini, zucchini, and pumpkin are abundantly available from early autumn to late spring. They usually have a green, yellow or orange skin and a colorful orange-yellow flesh. Summer squash such as zucchini and yellow-necked squash are usually in season from June to the end of September. These squashes have yellow or green skin with white flesh.
Winter squash is usually baked, steamed or boiled, then served with butter, olive oil and savory spices. Cooked squash can also be used to make salads or soups. Strawberry squash, Delicata squash or Hubbard squash can also be used to stuff meat and beans. The winter squash seeds can be toasted with a little oil and salt for a snack.
Zucchini and zucchini are often sautéed, grilled with olive oil and garlic, or added to sweet breads and pies. Since they can be shredded, these squashes become a low-starch substitute for regular noodles.
All types of squash are very nutritious and can add a full range of nutrients to your daily diet. Winter squash usually contains high amounts of fiber, Vitamin A and Potassium. Meanwhile, summer squash is rich in Vitamins B and C.
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