10 High Fiber Vegetables
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
High Fiber Vegetable #9: Butternut Squash
This unique shaped vegetable is a member of the gourd family and is most popular during the fall season. It is rich in antioxidants and phytonutrients, while being rich in fiber. One cup of baked squash contains about 3 grams of fiber. This nutritious vegetable is popular as a side dish and savored in a creamy butternut squash soup. It has also become a trend to create butternut squash noodles in replacement of white flour noodles.
Butternut squash is exceedingly high in vitamin A and important for eyesight and the immune system. It is a great source of vitamin C, folate, calcium, potassium, and magnesium. As it is high in antioxidants, it may have natural treatment of oxidative stress.
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