Is Winter squash (kalabasa / butternut) good for you?
Winter squash (kalabasa / butternut) is a starchy vegetable. It has about 8 g net carbs and 1 g protein per 100 g. Here's how Susta judges it — and why the answer changes with your goal.
Winter squash (kalabasa / butternut): verdict by goal
The details
Blood sugar: Lower-carb than tubers, with fibre and beta-carotene — a moderate portion is fine for a blood-sugar reset (roasted, or in ginataang kalabasa). Too carb-dense for strict keto.
How to choose: Heavy, hard skin, no soft spots.
How to use it: Roast, or simmer in coconut milk (ginataan).
How to store: Cool, dark; keeps for weeks.
Sensible portion: ½–1 cup, few×/week
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