Vitamin A is important for healthy skin and eyes. That's why it's important to try to eat some dark green, orange or dark-gold vegetables or fruits, like broccoli, sweet potatoes, carrots, cantaloupe or mangos every day. But remember that color is not necessarily an assurance of carotene content. Corn, for example, does not provide beta carotene, but it does provide other nutrients. Squash can be used in many different ways.
Most squash are interchangeable in recipes, but some are better suited for specific purposes.
Acorn, buttercup, butternut and hubbard are just a few of the many varieties available. Acorn squash, shaped as the name suggests, has a dark-green shell with areas of orange. Its mealy texture is ideal for baking. Buttercup squash features a round shape and turban top and is green with grayish stripes. Its dry texture and mild flavor make it most suitable for boiling, mashing and seasoning.