THIS FRUIT IS A GREAT ALLY OF THE ARTERY, HEART AND KIDNEY.

The squash has seen many and various uses throughout history. In German, it is called Kùrbis, in France it is known as Courge, Spain calls it Zapallo,chayote or  calabaza. In the  United States of America , it is known as pumpkin.

The squash are fruit’s of various vines (Cucurbita pepo L.) of the botanical family Cucurbitaceae. It comes in many shapes. The rind vary in colour from green ,white, orange  yellow, black or purple. But their pulp or flesh is generally yellow or orange with seed filled center. They grow in hot,humid regions of the world.

Squash can be prepared in three major ways. -Baked: The squash is cut and baked in oven until it turns golden brown. It can be eaten with honey or fruit. -Cooked : it can be used in soup and stews. -Puree: after cooking the squash is blended.  It may be sweetened with honey or milk.

Squash has high hypotensive, diuretic, laxative and anticarcinogenic properties. They are highly recommended in cure and control of the following :

HYPERTENSION : Squash are very low in sodium and high in potassium which prevents hypertension and it’s negative effects.  Hypertensive patients may eat squash daily without adding salt. Daylong intake is advised for a period of one month.

CORONARY AFFECTIONS AND ARTERIOSCLEROSIS :Due to minimal fat and sodium in squash , and its abundance in provitamin A, (beta-carotene ) which protects the arterial walls, squash is advised for those who want a functional artery.  They should eat squash at least three times in a week.

RENAL DISORDER :Squash acts as a mild diuretic.  It increases urine production and elimination of liquid from the body. In the cases of inflammatory disorders of the kidney, edema, renal failure, squash is highly adviced.

CANCER PREVENTION : Squash contains three effective anticarcinogenic vegetable based substances. Beta carotene , vitamin c and fiber. Those who has a history of hereditarycancer should not remove squash in their daily food. Those who have been diagnosed and in cancer treatment should  make it  a priority to take squash Puree every morning.  An hour before meal. A study in Hyogo College Japan showed that laboratory rats exposed to carcinogenic substances and fed with squash presented half the number of colon cancer cases than those that followed normal diet. This shows squashability to neutralize cancer agents.

EYE FUNCTION :The high beta carotene content of squash is makes it a beneficial food in visual disorder.

Constipation, stomach disorder are also treated with squash therapy.

THE SEED IF THE  SQUASH

The seed of squash is known to paralyse and expel intestinal worms. The seed is also an Antiprostatic as it prevents prostatic hypertrophy or excessive growth which occurs in many males over fifty years of age .it also reduces inflammation and relaxes the urinary bladder, facilitating urination.

Squash seed is also rich in linoleic acid, vitamin E, Zinc  and  iron.

Reportngr.com is advising every one to include this great fruit in everyday menu.