11 Health Benefits for Squash

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.

The forest not only hides man's enemies but its full of man's medicine, healing power and food. ~African Proverb

Liberated Minds Expo

We appreciate everyone that stopped by to give some encouraging words, suggestions, questions, and inquiries. We look forward to working with all that would like to engage in traditional agriculture methods and practices. RD & S Farm, LLC was invited to three events in the near future to discuss the need for traditional agriculture in our society.

If you have young people interested in becoming an agripreneur. Join us this year in Natchez for the MS Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association Youth Conference - Dec. 3rd from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Registration and Lunch will be provided by MFVGA

LEARNING OPPORTUNITY

“Introducing New Crops and Varieties to Local Farmers/Growers; Growing Cool Season Crops; Preparation for Spring Planting; and Legal Assistance to Farmers” at Alliance for Sustainable Agricultural Production Field Day, Nov. 20th located at 1184 Coleman Rd., Goodman, MS from 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Blessed Children

Our children are a blessing to the parents and to the world. So why is it so many children are lost for the natural order of life. Why do children not know where there food comes from and how their clothes are created. I always remembered that the basic needs were food, clothing and shelter. Now mine you most people have these things and some are more extravagant than others but the basic needs are met. Again why do the children seem lost to why these are the basic needs and why they are so important more so than a television, a cell phone? Well, I have one thought most parents are lost from the natural order of life. We live in a microwave society that wants everything now, right now. So the children don't live a life of enjoyment with nature. They really live a life of enjoyment with things to pacify them each and everyday. We need to truly get back to the basics. Slow down and smell the roses. Slow down and make conversation with your children. Love your neighbor as yourself. Each One, Teach One. Please way in on this discussion, please. Would like to hear you input.