{"product_id":"9781443424486","title":"The Everyday Squash Cook: The Most Versatile \u0026 Affordable Superfood","description":"\u003cp\u003eSquashes pack an abundance of disease-fighting nutrients – pound for pound more than quinoa and kale – and extremely high in fibre and low in calories.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNature’s most affordable and powerful superfood: \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne cup of cooked squash\/pumpkin contains more than the daily-recommended intake of beta carotene, which protects cholesterol from oxidation, which in turn assists in the prevention of heart disease. Beta carotene is a powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory nutrient.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRaw pumpkin seeds contain the active ingredient cucurbitacin, which has powerful anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory properties\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePumpkin seeds are a good vegetarian source of zinc, a critical nutrient for the immune system.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSquash is low in fat and contains a healthy amount of anti-inflammatory omega-3 fats.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe vegetable’s energy-sustaining complex carbohydrates and B-vitamins help to balance blood sugar and its vitamin C content helps fight cold and flus.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Squash Cook\u003c\/em\u003e features over 100 recipes including soups, salads, snacks, weeknight and weekend dinners that are proven winners. A much-overlooked superfood, \u003cem\u003eThe Squash Cook\u003c\/em\u003e will also includes tips on growing, preparing and storing so that’s quick and easy to incorporate into your everyday meals.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins Canada","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47128237441264,"sku":"9781443424486","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781443424486_p0.jpg?v=1763813421","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781443424486","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}