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Butternut squash is one of the most common varieties of winter squash. It also offers a good supply of vitamin A, potassium, and fiber.Contrary to the name, winter squash is grown in the summer and harvested in the fall.Its thick, tough exterior and firm flesh make it suitable for storing over several months. This means it can be eaten during the winter season.This is one of a collection of articles on the health benefits of popular foods.Fast facts about butternut squashHere are some key points about butternut squash. More detail is in the main article.Butternut squash, or winter squash, is...

Spearmint, or Mentha spicata is a pleasant-smelling species of mint found in health-food products, toothpastes, mouthwashes, and cosmetics. It is often used in medicine for its claimed therapeutic properties.Spearmint contains vitamins, antioxidants, and vital nutrients. Its aroma is very similar to that of peppermint. It contains less menthol than peppermint, but it is rich in limonene, dihydrocarvone, and cineol. It has a sweeter taste than peppermint.Like other herbs of the mint family, spearmint has a square-shaped stem. Its leaves are around 5 centimeters to 9 centimeters long and 1.5 centimeters to 3 centimeters wide. The tips of the leaves are...

Honey is a sweet liquid made by bees using the nectar from flowers. It is graded by color, with the clear, golden amber honey often fetching a higher retail price than the darker varieties.The flavor of a particular type of honey will vary based on the types of flower from which the nectar was harvested.Both raw and pasteurized forms of honey are available. Raw honey is removed from the hive and bottled directly, and as such will contain trace amounts of yeast, wax, and pollen. Consuming local raw honey is believed to help with seasonal allergies, due to repeated exposure...

Ground almonds, water, and, in most cases, a sweetener make almond milk, another popular alternative. Manufacturers may also fortify almond milk with vitamins and minerals. It has a creamy texture, similar to that of dairy milk.One cup of sweetened almond milk would provide only around 1.02 g of protein. This is much less protein than dairy milk and soy milk would provide.Almonds contain a high amount of vitamin E. Fortified almond milk often contains vitamin E. However, it also has a higher water content than almonds. It is better to eat almonds as a source of vitamin E.Almond milk does...

The kiwifruit, or Chinese gooseberry, originally grew wild in China. Kiwis are a nutrient-dense food — they are rich in in nutrients and low in calories.A schoolteacher introduced the fruit to New Zealand in 1904, upon returning from China with seeds. The New Zealanders called it "kiwi" after their national bird.Kiwi has a reputation as a health food because of its high vitamin C content, but the fruit is also rich in other nutrients. These may help reduce blood pressure, boost wound healing, help maintain bowel health, and more.Possible health benefitsThe vitamin C in kiwi may improve skin health.Kiwi and...