Food of the Month: Butternut Squash

The food of the month for September is butternut squash! It is considered a fall produce or seasonal food” in the fall months. Some benefits of choosing a food when in season is that they will have a higher nutritional profile. If is not in season in a particular environment they have to be picked “green” before they have ripened so that by the time they reach their particular buyer they are not rotten. Seasonal foods are picked at their peak and delivered to you locally. Another benefit from eating from a seasonal fruit or vegetable list is that you will try new foods and recipes each season preventing a “food rut” or repetition that can become boring. Check out your local farmer’s market to see what is fresh in your area!