Quantity recommendation by Iyanuoluwa Oyetunji
Master of Science in Medicine, specialization in Human Nutrition · 2 years of experience · South Africa
- Summer squash is classified as a fruit. About two to four servings of fruit are recommended daily. A serving of summer squash is 1 cup of sliced raw portion. Diet diversification is vital, therefore, servings of other fruits should be incorporated into the diet.
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Quantity recommendation by Carolina Castro
PhD Candidate (Health Services), Post Graduate Functional Clinical Nutrition, Bachelor’s Degree Nutrition and Dietetics · 7 years of experience · Australia
- The daily recommendation is around 2 to 3 cups mixing with other vegetables to get all health benefits as appetite control, blood sugar control and preventing cellular damage.
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Quantity recommendation by Luciana M. Cherubin
Bachelor in Nutrition · 5 years of experience · Argentina
- Summer squash can be eaten or raw. The skin of the plant harbors the highest levels of antioxidants, therefore it is recommended to consume summer squash without peeling.
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