What is Winter Squash???
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| Wed, 06-08-2005 - 2:02pm |
I'm slowly adding starches/grains back in, and I need to know where to count squash -- as a starch/grain or as a veggie.
I checked out the food list for P1 and found that spaghetti and summer squash (yellow, zucchini) are in the veggie lists of what to eat, but winter squash is to be avoided in P1. In P2 winter squash makes a comeback, but counts as a starch/grain (like sweet potatoes & yams).
Since I've been counting all squash as veggies, I guess I need to know what types of squash are winter ones. The food list detailed the summer ones, but not the winter.
I really want to count foods as the right things so that I don't fall back into my carb eating ways -- even too much of a good thing isn't always good. Any help that can be given would be appreciated.
Blessings,
Nancy

Here's a complete description:
Summer squashs have thin, edible skins and soft seeds. Summer squash (yellow squash) and zucchini (green) are both considered vegetables on the South Beach Diet. They can be had in unlimiting quantities.
Winter squash come in many sizes and shapes, but all have hard outer rinds that surround sweet, often orange flesh. Winter squash arrive late in the growing season and they have a long shelf life, so they've long been a staple in winter and spring, when other vegetables are harder to come by. Unlike summer squash, winter squash must be cooked. They're usually baked or steamed, and then sometimes puréed. Select squash that are heavy for their size. Winter squash varieties include Acorn, Buttercup, Butternut, Hubbard, Spaghetti and Turban.
All types of winter squash are allowed in phase 2 (acorn, butternut, pumpkin, hubbard). They count as a starch. The serving size in 1/2 cup. The exception to the rule is spaghetti squash. This counts as a vegetable and can be enjoyed in phase 1 as well as phase 2.
Enjoy your orange-flesh, P2 winter squash!
After looking at the list, I am confused as to how much pumpkin or squash is a serving. It doesn't specify like it does with the other foods. Can someone tell me how much I can eat?
Pam