Summer squash simply sensational this time of year
Despite the heat, gardens everywhere are beginning to flourish. Summer squash, which includes the yellow variety and zucchini, are popular vegetables grown in this area.
They are fat-free, very low in sodium and carbohydrate, rich in vitamins A and C, folate and potassium, and have only 20 calories per cup.
Pick zucchini and yellow squash when they are less than 8 inches in length. Mature squash can be as long as 3 feet and can be eaten, but are often too fibrous.
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