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Butternut Squash is a Great Fall Superfood

in The Too Busy to Diet Blog on November 15, 2014

Butternut squash is a super food that is a wonderful addition to fall vegetable choices. This is due to its vitamin A, C and E contents that make it a good protector of the immune system. It is also one of the best antioxidant foods due to its high content of vitamin A in the form of beta-carotene.
It is a good source of fiber that helps in the reduction in colon cancer. It is also rich in phytochemicals that have anti-cancer properties.
It was found in Guatemala and Mexico and is believed to be one of the first cultivated foods in the Americas. It is a relative to melons and cucumbers. For a quick, easy, and healthy Butternut Squash Soup try this recipe at:

Healthy Butternut Squash Soup