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Because of its soft skin, the summer squash does not need to be peeled. Before cooking the squash, prepare the squash as instructed below. Wash the squash under cool running water and cut both ends off. Cut the squash in half and remove the seeds with a spoon.
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Read More »Summer Squash Preparation | Summer Squash Cooking | Tips Summer Squash Squash: The fruits of various members of the gourd family, which fall into two classifications, summer squash and winter squash. Summer squash are a soft-shelled variety with thin edible skins and edible seeds. It has a tender flesh that requires only a short cooking time. They are very low in calories, high in vitamin C and high in fiber. Summer squash are picked immature while they are still tender and are generally eaten within a short period of time since they are very perishable. Summer squash can be prepared in several ways, such as steamed, baked, sautéed and deep-fat fried. Common varieties of summer squash include zucchini, pattypan and crookneck. Uses: Summer squash can be eaten raw on its own, as an appetizer, in salads, or on sandwiches. Some summer squash, such as zucchini, can be grated and added to breads, cakes and muffins. Summer squash can also be added to other vegetables, stews, casseroles, and soups. They can also have stuffing added to them and then baked. How to Buy: Select squash that have a shiny, bright colored skin, are heavy for their size, firm, and free of rust spots, bruises, and cracks. Avoid squash with a dull appearance, which is an indication that it is not fresh. Do not select squashes that are overly large because they tend to be fibrous and their flavor can be bitter. Too small of squash will lack flavor. At Their Best: Summer squash are picked immature while they are still tender and are generally eaten within a short period of time since it is very perishable. In some areas, summer squash is available year round but their peak time is early summer to late summer. Storage: Handle summer squash with care because they are damaged very easily. They can be stored for four to five days if placed in a perforated plastic bag and placed in the refrigerator. Do not wash until ready to use. Varieties: Zucchini
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Read More »A type of summer squash that comes in crookneck and straightneck varieties. It is much like a zucchini in shape, flavor, and texture, except that the color is yellow. Younger squash have the best flavor and are a bit sweeter than large, overripe squash. Chayote Squash A mild flavored, pear-shaped squash, similar to zucchini in flavor, which is grown in Florida, California, Mexico, and the Caribbean. It has a pale green, creased rind and a single soft seed in the center. The chayote's pleasant, mild flavor makes it a versatile vegetable that can be boiled, fried, sautéed, added to soups, stuffed or served as a salad. They are also called Mirlitons. Chayotes are available all year round, but the best time for them is September through December. When selecting, choose those that are about 6 inches long and weigh no more than 4 ounces, with smooth skins that do not have blemishes or soft spots. They will keep 3 to 4 days when wrapped in plastic and stored in the vegetable drawer of the refrigerator. Opo Squash A long narrow variety of squash very similar to zucchini that is often considered to be an Asian squash since it originated in Asia. The outer skin can range in color from yellow to green while the inner flesh, which contains seeds, is firm textured and white in color. When young, the squash has a mild flavor, but as it matures the taste becomes increasingly bitter. It is a good squash for sautéing, stir-frying, or as an ingredient for soups and stews. It can be kept refrigerated for approximately 1 week. This squash is also known as Bottle Gourd, Hu Lu Gua, Long Melon, Long Squash, Peh Poh, and Woo Lo Kua. Summer Squash Preparation Summer squash should not be washed until you are ready to use it. Because of its soft skin, the summer squash does not need to be peeled. Before cooking the squash, prepare the squash as instructed below. Wash the squash under cool running water and cut both ends off. Cut the squash in half and remove the seeds with a spoon. The squash can then be quartered, cubed, sliced, grated, or left in halves and then cooked. The preparation technique used is dependent on what the recipe calls for. Draining Squash Summer squash has a high water content and will sometimes need to be drained, otherwise the dish you are preparing may become too watery. Drain the squash by cutting it into slices, arranging them in a shallow dish, and sprinkling with salt. After 20 to 30 minutes, rinse the slices under cold running water and pat dry. Summer Squash Cooking Boiling Boiling is not recommended because of the tendency of the squash to become watery and lose much of its flavor. If boiling is the method chosen, use one of the following processes. Whole Uncut Squash: Use as little water possible to boil an uncut, unpeeled squash. Poke holes into skin, and boil covered for up to 1 hour. Boil just until tender when poked with a fork. Cubed Squash: Leave squash unpeeled and cut into 3/4 inch cubes. Place in a pan with very little water and cook for approximately 10 minutes. Cook until just tender. Baking Cut squash in half, remove seeds. The skin should remain on the squash. Add a bit of butter to open cavity of each half. Place the squash cavity side up in a baking dish with 1 inch of water. Bake for 20 minutes to 1 hour, until desired tenderness. Steaming Steaming is a good method to use for cooking summer squash. Cut the squash in half and remove seeds. Cut squash to the desired size and then place them on the steam rack in a saucepan. Steam until tender, which will generally take 20 to 45 minutes. The amount of time will vary depending on the quantity and size of pieces being steamed. Microwaving Cut squash in half, remove seeds. Place squash cavity down on a microwave safe plate. Poke skin once or twice to allow some steam to escape. Cover with damp paper towel. Microwave on high for 5 to 20 minutes, until desired tenderness. Grilling Cut squash into 3/8 to 1/2 inch thick slices and then place on bamboo skewers that have been soaked in water for at least 30 minutes. Brush squash with melted butter or cooking oil on both sides before placing on the grill. Place squash on the grill over direct medium heat. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes on each side. Turn when first side is browned. The squash is done when it is nicely browned on each side and is tender when poked with a fork. Serve while hot. Tips Cut raw summer squash into slices and add to salads in the same manner as cucumbers.
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Read More »To remove some of the moisture from the squash before cooking, sprinkle the raw flesh with salt, place cavity side down on a couple of layers of paper towels and allow to stand for 20 to 30 minutes. The salt will draw the moisture out and the paper towel will absorb it. Rinse with cold water before cooking. When cooking summer squash, select cooking methods, such as baking and grilling, that will evaporate some of the moisture in the squash. This will produce a dryer squash when cooked. Add a little brown sugar, honey or maple syrup to the squash when cooking to produce a sweeter tasting squash.
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