Summer Squash

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Summer Squash

There are many varieties of squash. People separated them as Summer squash and Winter Squash. Most commonly name of squash is gourds, squashes, pumpkins and zucchinis, courgettes.

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Nutritional Benefits of Squash:

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1. Squash prevents chronic diseases such as cancer and heart disease. The antioxidants in squash may fight free radicals, prevent cell damage caused by oxidative stress and stave off chronic ailments like cancer and heart disease. Beta-carotene found in squash are linked to a lower risk of cancers, including non-Hodgkin lymphoma, cervical cancer, lung cancer and bladder cancer. Other natural foods that may prevent chronic diseases. Other natural foods that may go against cancer. Other helping heart natural foods. Other defending lung cancer natural foods.

2. Squash helps maintain bone health. Squash is rich in minerals, including calcium. Calcium helps build and maintain healthy bones and teeth. The vitamins A and C in squash also help keep your bones healthy. In fact, a 2017 review of studies linked vitamin A deficiency to an increased risk of bone fractures. Other natural foods that are good for bones. Other natural foods that are good for our teeth.

3. Squash keeps blood healthy, prevents anemia, reduce fatigue and improve athletic performance. Squash is a great source of iron. Iron deficiency can cause a host of problems, including anemia. Getting enough iron doesn’t just help prevent and treat anemia. Research also shows that iron has benefits during menstruation, such as reducing fatigue and improving athletic performance. Other ease anemia natural foods.

4. Squash supports heart health and function. It helps lower blood pressure. Squash contains magnesium, which is essential for more than 300 processes in your body. Magnesium maintains your heart rhythm and helps make DNA. It can also help you stay energized. Beta-carotene in squash can play a role in protecting the skin from sun exposure. This can improve skin appearance. Potassium-rich foods like squash also help your body function by supporting your heart and can help lower blood pressure. And research has linked the beta-carotene in squash with heart disease prevention. Other helping heart natural foods. Other natural foods that help to control blood pressure.

5. Squash protects eye health. Squash is a smorgasbord of powerhouse vitamins, including vitamins A and C. Studies show that vitamin A can help protect your eyes and plays a role in preventing night blindness and age-related macular degeneration. In addition to being an immune health superhero and powerful antioxidant, vitamin C helps your eyes, too. Like vitamin A, it prevents and slows macular degeneration and may also help prevent cataracts. Other natural loving eyes foods.

6. Squash keeps skin healthy. Studies show that vitamin C and beta-carotene are good for skin health. Vitamin C is also connected with wrinkle prevention and wound healing. Other skin care and anti-aging natural foods.

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Do you know? Heterocyclic amine is a chemical that is formed when meat, poultry, or fish is cooked at high temperatures, such as frying, boiling, and barbecuing. “Heterocyclic amines” are carcinogens (substances that may cause cancer). It is also called HCA. Source: National Cancer Institute (of United States)

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