3 Reasons to Eat More Squash

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Besides being a colorful side on your turkey plate, squash also comes loaded with good-for-you nutrients. Here are three good reasons to lap up that leftover squash:

Better blood pressure: Squash is rich in potassium, a mineral known for helping keep BP under control.
Healthier knees: Winter squash is high in beta cryptoxanthin and vitamin C, two nutrients credited with helping save joints. And here's one more thing about squash . . .

Squash Yourself

Better appetite control: Squash is low in calories (as long as you don't douse it in butter and brown sugar) and high in fiber -- and together that can mean you eat fewer calories and feel fuller longer. The extra fiber can also be super helpful for sluggish bowels. (Got GI problems? Answer these questions for a quick symptom check.)

Versatile Veggie
Not sure how to use up that extra acorn or butternut squash? Start with these delicious dishes:

Use it in a hearty, healthy soup along with your turkey leftovers. Try this Turkey and Squash Soup.
Substitute squash for spinach in your lasagna. Here's a Squash and Leek Lasagna recipe.
Stew never tasted (or smelled) so good! Get your slow cooker out for some Squash, Chickpea, and Red Lentil Stew.

Bon appetite! Get more healthy winter squash recipes from EatingWell.com.

RealAge Benefit: Eating a diverse diet that includes 5 servings of vegetables per day can make your RealAge as much as 4 years younger.

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