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.
Cooked spaghetti squash has only 10 grams of total carbohydrate per cup whereas most other winter squash, such as butternut squash and acorn squash, have between 21 and 24 grams of carbohydrate per cup.In comparison, 1 cup of cooked spaghetti pasta has about 43 grams of carbohydrate.ulinary Uses. Spaghetti squash is a versatile ingredient in many low-carbohydrate dishes. You can use the squash noodles in place of regular pasta with a tomato sauce or pesto. It's also good for adding bulk to savory casserole dishes.