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.
Simple carbohydrates contain refined sugars that have no nutritional value and, generally, a high calorie count, such as candy, soda and sweetened desserts. On the other hand, complex carbohydrates provide your diet with nutritional fiber, vitamins and minerals from whole grains and starchy vegetables.The recommended daily allowance of carbohydrates is 130 grams for both men and women. One cup of cubed butternut squash contains more than 16 grams of complex carbohydrates.n the other hand, complex carbohydrates provide your diet with nutritional fiber, vitamins and minerals from whole grains and starchy vegetables. The recommended daily allowance of carbohydrates is 130 grams for both men and women. One cup of cubed butternut squash contains more than 16 grams of complex carbohydrates.