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.
One cup of cooked butternut squash contains 21.5 grams of carbohydrates and 6.6 grams of fiber. This sweet, bright orange squash is very versatile and goes well in many different dishes.Try adding it to soups, salads and risotto or other rice dishes. Roast it in the oven with beef, potatoes and other vegetables. Mash it and add it to pasta sauce or make your own butternut squash ravioli. Most vegetables contain around 5 grams of carbohydrates, but carrots contain more. One cup of raw carrots contains a little over 12 grams of carbohydrates and 3 grams of fiber.