Sometime most people don’t like to purchase and consume acorn squash because they haven’t came to know the benefits. Get to know the list of these benefits of acorn squash and may it can change your mind : 1. Boost Immune System According to the nutrition facts, acorn squash is excellent source of Vitamin C. Vitamin C which also known as Ascorbic acid can stimulate immune system function by inducing the production of white blood cells. White blood cells is important to fight against pathogen and infection inside body. Consuming Vitamin C is like giving more power to the soldiers inside body which can make them defeat the bad guy “pathogen’ easier and faster 2. Regenerate body’s development The vitamin C contained in acorn squash is not only boost the immune system, it is also an important part during the development of body’s cells and tissues especially blood vessels, muscle tissue, skin, teeth, and other organs. People who consume adequate amount of vitamin C per day, has lower risk to experience scurvy and infection. 3. Promote Healthy Vision High levels quantities of Vitamin A found in acorn squash in the form of beta-carotene is a great antioxidant. It has been proved that beta carotene can reduce oxidative stress especially in the eyes. It also can prevent the eyes from cataracts development and macular with proper and regular intake 4. Keeping healthy skin The antioxidant component in acorn squash especially the vitamin A and C play an important role in maintaining healthy skin. The antioxidant compounds in acorn squash can protect the skin from bad effect of free radicals. They also promote skin regeneration and help to eliminate scar, fasten wound healing and even act as anti-aging agent who keep skin from wrinkles. There is some new trend nowadays to use some varieties of winter squash including acorn squash as beauty treatment. The blended fruit of acorn can be used as a mask to moisturize and keeping supple skin. 5. Lowering blood pressure Just like most varieties of winter squash, acorn squash contain high level of potassium which can lowering blood pressure and maintain healthy vessel function. Potassium known as vasodilator, which means it can relax or enlarge the artery and blood vessel which resulting in lower blood pressure and reduce the risk of stress and heart stroke. Each 1 cup serving of acorn squash contains 26 % the recommended daily allowance of potassium. 6. Balancing body fluid Potassium can help to regulate the fluid balance in the body more spesifically the cells and tissues. A balance fluid inside body will boost metabolic efficiency and keep the enzyme function well. The magnesium which contain in acorn squash also play role to regulates the absorbption of potassium, so the high amount of magnesium can strengthen these effects to the body. 7. Prevent cancer Here comes the most favorite benefits that served by most plant, anti-cancer. Fortunately, acorn squash contains very high levels of antioxidant (Vitamin C and A ) These antioxidant copmponents are effective to neutralize the effects of free radicals and prevent the cell from mutation. Acorn squash can prevent us from many types of cancer from mouth to colon cancer. 8. Prevent cognitive disease Along with fighting various types of cancer, antioxidants found in acorn squash also can prevent another serious problem which caused by oxidative stress as an effect of free radicals such as cognitive disorders. 9. Promotes healthy digestion Dietary fiber which found in acorn squash can improve the health of GI tract. Acorn squash contain 9 grams of fiber in one serving, which can fulfil 1/3 daily requirement intake . Fiber help to regulate digestion system by adding bulk to bowel movements. This effect may lead to healthier gut and intestine also

eliminates constipation and diarrhea 10. Lowering blood sugar level and prevent diabetes Acorn squash can be really useful for diabetes patient because it can maintain stable glucose level. The dietary fiber in acorn squash served this function and prevent the development of diabetes especially type 2. Some studies in animal reported that squash extract which was given to mice has significant effect in lowering blood sugar and regulate insulin. Some Vitamin B complex also play important role and acts as radar which give signals to brain of the increasing level of blood glucose, this condition may lead to insulin secretion. 11. Get rid of cholesterol Dietary fiber established it function in eliminating excess cholesterol from the body. Cholesterol is one of culprit inside the body. It is the one who promotes thickening of blood vessels or atherosclerosis which can cause mild to severe cardiovascular conditions such as strokes and heart attacks. Most of fiber contained in acorn squash’s fiber belong to soluble fiber. According to studies, soluable fiber fiber helps reduce cholesterol. An article published in “Nutrition Reviews” journal in 2009, concluded that a diet in high – fiber food like acorn squash can help prevent stroke, heart disease, diabetes, obesity and gastrointestinal disorders. unique substances in the acorn squash called Cucurbita can block the formation of cholesterol in human cells by inhibit the work of an enzyme called HMG-CoA reductase 12. Keeping strong bones Acorn Squash notoriously high in various minerals including calcium, magnesium, iron, manganese, and copper. Those minerals are parts of developing new bones cells and as well as maintaining the strong structure of bones. Consuming acorn squash regularly can help the body to fulfil mineral intakes and also prevent osteoporosis 13. Protect from inflammation Some researches have been proved that winter squash including acorn squash contains anti-inflammation properties. The molecule of anti-inflammatory is called cucurbitacins. Cucurbitacins are glycoside molecules which usually found in plant especially in squash melon family (Cucurbitaceae). It is considered as natural plant defense mechanism toward pathogen or predators. Cucurbitacins have potential toxic effect to some animals and microorganisms. This also make sense why acorn squash and other variant of winter squash are effective as anti-viral, anti-bacterial, and thus can reduce inflammation. 14. Prevent anemia Acorn squash contain many important mineral such as iron and copper. Iron is a mineral that play important role in oxygen transportation from the lungs to the whole the body. It also helps to keep healthy red blood cells and prevent anemia. 15. Reduce the risk of heart disease Acorn squash contain magnesium which has been proved to reduce the risk of heart diseases. Along with potassium, it can reduce the high blood pressure that can cause heart attack and work best with vitamin C to get rid the cholesterol. These nutrients also can prevent development of atherosclerosis or oxidized cholesterol inside blood vessels wall. 16. Maintain healthy prostate Acorn squash plays role in reduce and alleviate the symptoms of a disease called benign prostatic hypertrophy or BPH. The antioxidants which contained in acorn squash can reduce the risk and symptoms of this disease. BPH is characterized by the enlarge of prostate gland that can causes difficulties in urinary and sexual functions. 17. Reduce symptoms of Pre Menstrual syndrome Acorn squash contain a number of manganese. A recent study has proved that women who consumed high amounts of manganese along their meals suffered less mood swings and cramps during menstruation period compared to others. 18. Promotes hair growth Another study of beta carotene function has found that vitamin A is vital to maintain and forming new hair cells. Beta carotene which later will be converted to vitamin A can prevent hair breakage and promotes hair growth resulting a beauty, thick hair.