Squash Health Benefits with Infographic
Nutritional value of Squash:
1 cup of cooked squash contains 80 calories, 0 g of fat and ample amounts of fiber. They also contain vitamins A, C and E as well as minerals like calcium, magnesium and potassium.
Disease-fighting factor:
[pullquote]One cup of squash gives you more than 100% of the recommended daily intake for vitamin A. [/pullquote]
- The potassium in squash helps lower high blood pressure.
- The vitamin A, C and E in squash helps prevent degenerative diseases and premature aging.