A quick question? I am using the PP program to lose weight. I love acorn squash, is it permissable on a low-carb/high protein diet? If so, does anyone know the carb & protein count?

Thanks in advance.

Maren Stoy

Per USDA 1 cup of Squash = 22 calories, 4.9 g carbs, 2.1 g fiber, 1.3 g Protein.

I like mine roasted or saute'ed in olive oil, seasoned with just a little mild curry powder & 'pumpkin pie' spice. This'll bring up the natural sweetness.

Texascarl,

Thanks for the carb & protein count on the squash. I cut my squash in half and cook it in the microwave but instead of putting butter and lc brown sugar on it, I'm going to try a little curry powder & pumpkin pie spice. It sounds different and "variety is the spice of life". Right??

In the Protein Power book's food lists for Effective Carb Content of Vegetables, winter squash varieties (acorn, butternut, hubbard) is listed 1/3 cup cooked/baked has 4g ECC, 2/3 cup 8g ECC (page 168)

If the squash will be your only carb for the meal, then a larger portion would be fine and within your 10g ECC per meal limit. If you're having other carbs ... a salad, dessert etc .. then the smaller portion would be better.


Doreen

Hi Doreen,

I cut the acorn squash in half and cook the halves in the microwave. By doing it this way is there approx. 1/3 cup or more? Please respond quickly as I plan on fixing it tomarrow for dinner and my husband and I really count the carbs (especially me--I have even made up a spreadsheet so that I can see what I eat & how many carbs are in each meal). While I have you online--do you know of a recipe for a low-carb breakfast bar? He is a teacher and has one with his morning coffee. I can't convince him to get up extra early and have a wholesome egg, bacon & toast (homemade LC--of course) breakfast with me.