Squash

Juicy Trivia

Squash, alongside corn and beans has been eaten as part of the early native Indian diets for over 10,000 years. Squash was considered so important it was often buried alongside the dead to feed them as they made their final journey.

There are many types of squash but the deep yellow and orange are thought to be more nutritious.

Ethiopians are known to chew the seeds of squash and pumpkin as laxatives, seeds are also used in some parts of the world to expel worms including tapeworms.

Jason Says...

I would opt to eat a squash, using it as an ingredient for a delicious homemade soup or roasted with other vegetables to create a healthy salad.

Juice or Smoothie?

Juice: Squash creates a creamy texture similar to sweet potato.

Juicy Benefits

Can help prevent lung problems, asthma, heart disease, and high blood pressure. Eating squash can help reduce the risk of endometrial cancer, managing diabetes by promoting blood sugar regulation as well as boosting immune function. Its high content of vitamin A and C means it is great for the hair and skin.

Research

According to the American Institute for Cancer Research, eating orange coloured vegetables, including squash and fruits daily may help fend off cancer and heart disease while protecting your vision, immune system and skin.

The carotene contained within the squash is an antioxidant that prevents cell damage from oxidation that occurs with aging and long-time exposure to environmental pollutants.

Vitamins, Minerals and Extras

Vitamin A, B2, B3, B6, B folate, B pantothenic acid, C, E, K, calcium, choline, iron, magnesium, manganese, copper, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, sodium, zinc alpha-carotene, beta-carotene, lutein and zeaxanthin

References

The Doctors Book of Food Remedies - Selene Yeager
The Food Pharmacy - Jean Carper
The World’s Healthiest Foods - George Mateljan
www.medicalnewstoday.com
www.preventcancer.aicr.org
www.ion.ac.uk
www.organicfacts.net

Disclaimer

Please be aware that we are not Doctors, so it is important BEFORE making any changes that you consult with your GP or Medical Practitioner. The suggestions above are not meant as an alternative to any current medical treatment so please DO NOT stop taking any medications you are on. They are also not an endorsement of their effectiveness, nor a recommendation that they should be followed but instead, provided for informational purposes. None of the information on the Natural Juice Therapy site is intended or implied to treat, cure or prevent any condition or disease.

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