SUPERFOOD // BUTTERNUT SQUASH:

Butternut squash is incredibly nutrient-dense and packed with vitamins & minerals such as vitamin A, C, potassium and magnesium.  It is also rich in fiber and anti-inflammatory, disease-fighting phytonutrients, including the carotenoid antioxidants lutein & zeaxanthin.

It is believed that squash consumption may help to boost the immune system; improve bone, eye and heart health; and even reduce the risk of diabetes, high blood pressure, and certain cancers.

BUTTERNUT SQUASH MAC & CHEESE – Full Recipe Here!

Recipe & Photography courtesy of Dr. Tara Weir of Dr. Tara’s Sunshine