Have you ever heard of zoodles? They are noodles made from zucchini, and they serve as a great low-carb substitute for regular pasta noodles. Zucchini isn’t the only vegetable that you can turn into noodles; summer squash and spaghetti squash also make great “noodles.” Squash are low in calories and high in nutrition. It is […]
Oodles of Zoodles
WRITTEN BY: Amy Meehan, MPH Healthy People Program Specialist
REVIEWED BY: Amanda Woods, M.Ed Healthy Finances Program Specialist
PHOTO CREDITS:
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