“Organic Yellow Squash with Sun Dried Tomatoes”

“Full of Anti-inflammatory and Omega 3 Compounds”

Here is a fantastic vegan dish that’s really tasty and super easy to make. This dish is full of antioxidants, anti-inflammatory agents, and Omega 3 compounds and will keep a person feeling fantastic. And this recipe is sure to please everyone in the family. And served with a nice green salad this is a full spectrum food that’s great for the body.

Ingredients:

6 - Cups of Organic Yellow Squash Chopped

4 - Cups of Organic Potatoes Chopped

2 1/2 - Cups of Organic Sun Dried Tomatoes Chopped

1 - Large Organic Yellow Onion Chopped

1 - Cup of Organic Parsley Chopped

12 - Cloves of Organic Garlic Chopped

1 - Tablespoon of Organic Olive Oil

1 - Tablespoon of Organic Ground Sage

1 - Tablespoon of Organic Garlic Powder

1/3 - Teaspoon of Organic Stevia Powder or 1 - Tablespoon of Organic Honey

1 - Cup of Filtered Water

Salt and Pepper to Taste

(Optional) - 2 - Tablespoons of Organic Balsamic Vinegar

(Optional) - A Dash of Hot Pepper Sauce
Take a large 17 inch cast iron fry pan or any other heavy pan and add the oil and sauté the onions and garlic. Then add the squash, potatoes, parsley, and sun dried tomatoes and keep sautéing until things start to brown. And before things start to stick add a cup of water around the outer edge of the pan and allow everything to start to bubble. Then add the rest of the ingredients and cook slightly longer and mix well and salt and pepper to taste.
Serve over brown rice, or whole grain pasta, or my favorite over some nice greens like wilted kale or turnip greens. And also serve with a nice green salad on the side for a whole spectrum meal that’s really great for the body.
Serves 12 people - or 2 big guys that just came back from camping and are really hungry.

Health Benefits of Organic Yellow Squash

Summer squash are showing up in the stores and in our gardens and they are inexpensive and full of lots of healing nutrition. Summer squash grows all over the world and are totally edible, the squash, the seeds, the flowers and even the leaves are edible and have powerful healing abilities.

Summer squash contains 80 different nutrients making them nutrient dense food.
Summer squash contain lots of homogalacturonan and D-galacturonic acid which are powerful agents that help balance blood sugar and insulin levels and also prevent Type 2 Diabetes. Because summer squash contains lots of great antioxidants it also helps to boost up our immune system and thus prevent disease.

Summer squash also contains lots of fiber in the way of pectin which slows down the digestion of sugars and thus lowers blood sugar. One cup of summer squash contains about 2.5 grams of great fiber. Also summer squash contains B-Vitamins that help with mood enhancement, vitality, and energy. Summer squash contains lots of great vitami
C which helps to prevent colds, flues, and helps create healthy mucus membranes… and it also prevents cancer. Eating a diet rich in summer squash reduces the symptoms related to asthma. Summer squash also contains lots of great iron and copper for preventing anemia. Summer squash is a good source of calcium and phosphorus for creating strong bones.

Summer squash also contains magnesium and manganese for enzyme production, Vitamin K for preventing heart attacks, potassium for good heart contractions and for lowering blood pressure, zinc for boosting up our immune system, good carbs for energy, and some protein for building strong muscles.

Fish is not the only source of Omega 3 fatty acids, summer squash contains lots of these fatty acids for creating good cardiovascular health, and preventing strokes and cancer. Summer squash contains lots of powerful antioxidants that help to prevent and repair DNA and prevent disease.

Summer squash is cholesterol free and virtually fat free, only 0.2 grams of fat per cup. Summer squash contains lots of great betacarotene, lutein, and zeaxanthin which are important for preventing macular degeneration. Summer squash is great for preventing inflammation of the stomach, intestinal tract, pancreas, and for helping to prevent diabetes. And the seeds also help to prevent inflammation with Omega 3 fatty acids.

Summer squash seeds contain agents that help to prevent prostate enlargement and the possibility of prostate cancer. Just like pumpkin seeds summer squash seeds prevent prostate disease too. The flesh and seeds of summer squash also help to prevent GI infections. And in the past the seeds and seed oils have been used for treating intestinal worm infestations. Studies show that eating a diet rich in summer squash helps with PMS. One cup of summer squash only contains 36 calories making it a great weight loss food.

And Remember to Eat Organic - Organic is the best way to go because regular fruits and veggies contain up to 6 cancer causing chemicals, 12 hormone disrupting chemicals, and 10 other disease causing chemicals—Not Good. Eat Organic and Stay Healthy.

Enjoy this Wonderful Recipe

Many Blessings to Everyone!

Dr. Paul Haider - Master Herbalist