SUPERFOOD // BUTTERNUT SQUASH:

Butternut squash is an excellent source of the carotenoids (like beta-carotene) which your body can convert to vitamin A. Vitamin A is involved in the development and functions of the immune system. It also plays a role in maintaining and restoring the integrity and function of the epithelial cells, like the lining of your intestinal tract and respiratory system. These cells are an important line of defense for your immune system.