A delicate looking herb with a penetrating fragrance, thyme is an herb we should all take time to investigate and enjoy. And with about sixty different varieties including French (common) thyme, lemon thyme, orange thyme and silver thyme, this herb is sure to add some spice to your life. Thyme leaves are curled, elliptically shaped and very small, measuring about one-eighth of an inch long and one-sixteenth of an inch wide.
Butternut squash has a similar nutrition profile to other winter squash varieties, with the exception of spaghetti squash. Winter squash is a good source of complex carbohydrate. Butternut squash specifically contains 21.5 grams in one cup cooked. It is also an excellent source of fiber, racking in more than 25 percent of your daily needs in one cup cooked.
Spaghetti Squash Calories. Spaghetti squash is usually consumed cooked. A cup of cooked spaghetti squash has about 42 calories, acording to the Self Nutrition Data website. Special Considerations -- Fiber. A cup of cooked spaghetti squash also contains 2 grams of fiber. One cup offers 10 grams of carbohydrates. Compare this to a cup of cooked pasta, which has four times the amount of carbohydrates, 43 grams, and 221 calories. All this with only one more gram of fiber, 3 grams, says Self Nutrition Data. Everyday Uses. Substitute pasta for cooked spaghetti squash for added fiber without all the extra calories. How to Buy Spaghetti Squash. When purchasing squash, the vegetable should be firm.