Squash is a wonderful vegetable to have in your Spring/Summer garden. I love squash.
So I wanted to share some health benefits of squash that may be an interest to you,
loved ones, coworkers, and friends. Please share!
These are the top 11 health benefits of squash
1. Nutrition - It is a storehouse of nutrients. Squash contains vitamin C, vitamin E, vitamin B6, niacin, thiamine, folate, pantothenic acid, calcium and iron. Minerals such as copper, magnesium and potassium. Squash is an overall excellent way to get your antioxidants and anit-inflammatory.
2. Immunity Booster - This is another overall way to avoid dangerous cell damage.
3. Diabetes Management - Squash has dietary fiber which helps regulate the sugar levels in the body. Pectin is a polysaccharide which controls blood sugar levels and is found in abundance in squash.
4. Anti-inflammatory - The benefits of squash are abundant for heart conditions and type-2 diabetes because contains the fatty acids, omega 3.
5. Fights infections - Squash are found to have antimicrobial and anti-parasitic properties that protect the body from infections and parasites such as ringworm and tapeworms.
6. Healthy lungs - It is a potent source of vitamin A which has been observed to cause a significant reduction in emphysema, especially in people who are constantly exposed to smoke and carcinogens in cigarettes. The antioxidant beta-cryptoxanthin helps fight diseases such as lung cancer and helps prevent lung damage caused by free radicals.
7. Neural defects - Folate is a mineral that helps the body absorb iron more efficiently. Adding sautéed zucchini and other forms of squash to the diet can be extremely beneficial in negating neural tube defects.
8. Healthy visions - Regularly eating squash can help protect the eye from forming cataracts, vision issues, and glaucoma because it contains beta-carotene.
9. Prevents anemia - Being rich in minerals such as magnesium, potassium, copper, and folate. These are essential to build the blood count in the body and protect the body from a disease that is a result of iron deficiency.
10. Improved bone density - It is a good source of calcium.
11. Digestion - Squash is rich in dietary fiber which helps regulate smooth bowel movements and maintain a healthy digestive system.
