Health Benefits of Butternut Squash

Butternut Squash is a type of winter squash. It is also known as the butternut pumpkin or gramma.  It has orange fleshy pulp, a section of seeds and tan-yellow skin. It is used as a vegetable. It can be roasted, toasted, sautéed, mashed or pureed in soups. The most popular variety is Waltham Butternut.

Kingdom: Plantae

Order: Cucurbitales

Family: Cucurbitaceae

Genus: Cucurbita

Species: Cucurbita moschata

Nutritional value of Butternut Squash:

The important nutritional elements of Butternut Squash are vitamin A, Thiamine (B₁), Riboflavin (B₂), Niacin (B₃), Pantothenic acid (B₅), vitamin B₆, Folate (B₉), vitamin C, vitamin E, Calcium, Iron, Manganese, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Potassium, and Zinc.

Health Benefits of Butternut Squash:

Butternut Squash preserves eye health, protect skin, aids digestion, reduce chronic disease, lower cholesterol, reduce blood pressure and build strong bones. 

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