Benefits Of Winter Squash

Winter squash is one of the members of the Cucurbitaceae family, which is widely eaten as a nutritious vegetable. Unlike the summer squash, it is harvested and eaten in the matured stage. The skin of winter squash is hard, in the form of a tough rind and the seeds within are fully matured. The seeds of winter squash can grow only in warm soil, with no content of frost. Winter squash developed from the wild squash found in the area between Mexico and Gautemala. Earlier, it was pre-dominantly cultivated for its seeds, because the initial varieties had less flesh, which often tasted bitter. Later, the flesh also came to be consumed widely. Gradually, the cultivation of winter squash spread throughout America and then all over the world. Today, China, Italy, Japan, Egypt, Argentina, Romania and Turkey are the leading commercial producers of winter squash. We bring you the health benefits of eating winter squash in the lines below.