Fall Veggies – Acorn Squash

It is the fall Squash is in season. There is a lot of health benefits of eating Acorn Squash, such as:

• Acorn Squash Enhances Skin – Research Link
• Regulates Blood Pressure – Research Link
• Enhances Vision – Research Link
• Strengthen Bones
• Acorn Squash Helps Manage Diabetes
  • Acorn squashes are rich in dietary fibres and are a non-nutrient substance that helps add bulk to the diet. Furthermore, it clears the digestive tract and helps decrease the symptoms of constipation, stomach cramping, and diarrhoea bloating.
• Acorn Squash Reduces Inflammation – Link

Source: https://www.healthifyme.com/blog/acorn-squash/

Easy Air Fryer Recipe

• Ingredients:
  • 1 Acorn Squash – Split in half and remove seeds
  • 1 tbsp of olive oil
  • Mrs Dash for taste
  • Salt and Pepper for taste
• Instructions:
  • PreHeat air fryer for 3 min at 390 degrees.
  • After removing the seeds of the acorn squash, brush olive oil in each shell. Season with Mrs. Dash, salt and pepper for taste.
  • Set on air fryer for 15 min.
  • After cooking, pierce and see how soft is the interior. Allow to cool and serve. Great for post workout meal.

Remove Seeds

Pre Heat Air Fyrer

Spray with Olive Oil

Season for Taste

Set for 15 min

Set in Basket

Allow to cool and set to serve. You can include any protein and veggies for a complete meal.