May Decrease Heart Disease Risk

Consuming fruits and vegetables have long been linked to a decreased risk of heart disease. However, it has been shown that foods that are yellow or orange, such as butternut squash, are very good at preventing heart disease. These colorful veggies' antioxidant content has a significant influence on heart health.

According to research of 2,445 participants, eating more daily servings of yellow-orange veggies reduced the incidence of heart disease by 23%. These veggies include carotenoids, which are believed to preserve heart health by decreasing inflammation, blood pressure, and the expression of certain genes linked to heart disease.