Now that I have your attention, allow me to add the word “squash” — as in, eat a huge bowl of spaghetti squash and still stick to your weight loss plan.

Spaghetti squash is in season right now, so you can find it cheap and fresh. Look for a hard, even-colored squash with no soft spots or dents that seems heavy for its size. An average four-pound spaghetti squash will yield about five cups of cooked squash.

This magical squash is the antidote to noodles — you can eat over FIVE times more spaghetti squash (click for nutrition info from NutritionData) than spaghetti (click for nutrition info from NutritionData) for the same calories! A one-cup serving of spaghetti squash has only 42 calories, just a
trace of fat, a gram of protein, and 10 carbs. Plus, the squash gives you more fiber, vitamins A and C, and potassium with a lower glycemic load.
 

Credits to:Nutrition Data: Dieting & Weight Loss Blog

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