The leaves are changing and the air has a crisp feel—you might say it’s sweater weather, but we know it as winter squash season. Come fall, we’re stocking up on all the gourds we can find at the ...

Pumpkins aren't the only gourds to grow for harvest in the fall; several edible winter squash varieties are just as perfect ...

Squash fall into two categories. Summer squash have thin edible skin while winter squash — also known as gourds — have tough ...

Medically reviewed by Kierra Brown, RD Winter squash is rich in vitamins A and C, which protect cells and boost the immune system.Acorn squash contains antioxidants like beta-carotene that help ...

Here's the scoop on some winter squash varieties you might find at farmers markets or your neighborhood grocery stores. • Acorn: Small and round; shaped like an acorn with dark green skin. Some have ...

Native Americans taught the Puritan settlers many things about life in America, including how to grow and prepare winter squash — a food they had never seen before but that would soon gain popularity ...

While there are many different types of squash, registered dietitian Emily Van Eck, RD, says that there are some nutritional ...

Just a cup of butternut squash provides 450% of your daily beta-carotene needs — plus half of your daily vitamin C, she notes. That massive dose of beta-carotene is why, for Wegman, "butternut squash ...

Have you been thinking about trying a new vegetable this winter season? Consider trying out winter squash. Compared to their summertime cousins, winter squashes have a denser texture and flavor with ...

While shopping for winter squash, you might find yourself wondering: What's the difference between those odd-shaped butternut ...