HOW NUTRITIOUS IS PATTYPAN SQUASH? NUTRITION PROFESSIONALS WEIGH IN, PLUS TIPS ON PORTIONS AND RISKS

Perspective from Iyanuoluwa Oyetunji

Master of Science in Medicine, specialization in Human Nutrition · 2 years of experience · South Africa

Possible Side Effects

  • Like other squash, pattypan squash may contain some levels of cucurbitacins which are poisonous.

Quantity Recommendation

  • A serving of pattypan squash is a cup sliced raw portion. About three to five servings of vegetables may be consumed in a day. It is, however, necessary to incorporate other vegetables into the diet to ensure the intake of other limiting nutrients in pattypan squash.

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Perspective from Carolina Castro

PhD Candidate (Health Services), Post Graduate Functional Clinical Nutrition, Bachelor's Degree Nutrition and Dietetics · 7 years of experience · Australia

Possible Side Effects

  • Excessive consumption of pattypan squash may cause digestive distress due to high content of fibers.
  • Excessive intake of pattypan squash may contribute with weight gain and also cause allergic reactions.

Quantity Recommendation

  • I would recommend 1 cup of cooked pattypan squash to have just 38 calories, and add extra vitamin C, B6, magnesium, potassium and vitamin A, plus extra 5g of fiber.

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