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Photo link Spaghetti squash is a winter vegetable which is low-calorie and carbohydrate count. This makes it an excellent substitute to those who are watching their weight or carbohydrate intake. http://www.livestrong.com/article/86012-spaghetti-squash-nutrition-value/#ixzz1Z0LwBlLc Recipe: 1 spaghetti squash, halved lengthwise and seeded 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 1 1/2 cups chopped tomatoes 3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese 3 tablespoons sliced black olives 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil Directions  Photo link Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet. Place spaghetti squash cut sides down on the prepared baking sheet, and bake 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or unt...

  Photo link NUTRITION CONTENT: Great source of Vitamin C Excellent antioxidant source, which help prevent cancer! Great source of riboflavin, folate, niacin, magnesium, potassium, copper, and manganese—all needed for a health body!  Plentiful source of dietary fiber (Fiber binds to bad cholesterol   RASPBERRY COUS COUS RECIPE: Total Time: 30 minutes Serves: 4, about 3/4 cup each Total cost: $8.76 Cost per serving: $2.19 Ingredients ·          2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil divided - $0.15 ·          2 tablespoons orange juice - $0.05 ·          1 tablespoon cider vinegar - $0.05 ·          2 teaspoons finely chopped onions - $0.10 ·          1/4 teaspoon salt - $0.01 ·          1/4 teaspoon freshly g...

Eggplants are a superfood. A superfood is A natural food that is especially beneficial because of its level of ANTIOXIDANTS and HEALTH-PROTECTING qualities.  http://www.veggiegardeningtips.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/07/eggplant-harvest.jpg Nutrition: Good source of Folate - (good for a healthy pregnancy and baby development!) The skin contains Dietary Fiber- Binds to bad cholesterol and removes it from the body! Great source of POTASSIUM, manganese, copper, and thiamin (Vit B1), Vit B6, magnesium, and niacin—ALL are needed for a healthy body Contains Antioxidants, which are cancer preventing agents! Many people see eggplants in the grocery store but don't know how to prepare them. Here are a few tips:  Never eat raw eggplant since it contains the toxin solamine. Solamine is destroyed by cooking.   Eggplants should be consumed shortly after it is harvested. Try grilling, baking, or adding eggplant to your favorite dish! Recipes: Eggplant Lasagna Recipe:  Th...