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U.S. Department of Agriculture. FoodData Central. Squash, winter, acorn, cooked, baked, without salt. Chatain C, Pin I, Pralong P, Jacquier J, Leccia M. Medicinal bioactivities and allergenic properties of pumpkin seeds: review upon a pediatric food anaphylaxis case report. Eur Ann Allergy Clin Immunol. 2017;49(6):244-251. doi:10.23822/EurAnnACI.1764-1489.19 Butternut squash is also rich in vitamin C — a water-soluble nutrient needed for immune function, collagen synthesis, wound healing, and tissue repair ( 4).
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The vitamin C and beta-carotene found in squash may help to slow the progression of macular degeneration and reduce the chances of related vision loss. Foods rich in vitamin C can also help prevent cataracts.
Additionally, broccoli can help improve liver health by stimulating detoxification and the production of antioxidant compounds in the liver. How to eat broccoli Low carb vegetables are often the highest-protein vegetables. Why? Because most of the non-protein calories in vegetables typically come from carbs. Therefore, low carb vegetables usually contain more protein per calorie than higher carb vegetables. Although squash can be eaten raw, you can enjoy it steamed, roasted, fried, or pureed. A versatile ingredient, it can be included in a variety of sweet and savory dishes. Cauliflower contains a high amount of a particular glucosinolate compound called sinigrin, which may have anticancer, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties. These compounds are provitamin A carotenoids, meaning your body converts them into retinal and retinoic acid — the active forms of vitamin A ( 2).
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Reference Dietary Intake (%RDI) -The reference dietary intake is similar to the recommended daily allowance, but is specific to age and gender. The RDI for amino acids is set by the U.N. World Health Organization.
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Plus, research shows that diets rich in high-fiber fruits and vegetables like acorn squash may protect against constipation, colorectal cancer, and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) ( 14, 15, 16). May protect against certain diseases