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5 Reasons to Ditch Your Regular Spaghetti for Spaghetti Squashhttps://youtu.be/baptAc3WftwSaying goodbye to your favorite spaghetti is never an easy thing. But if you must let it go in pursuit of better health and form, wouldn’t you even try harder? (I bet you just tried to sing that song.)I must say that you just have to go ahead, give it a shot and prepare to get more bang for your buck! And to help you with your transition to healthier food options, let me share one of my favorite replacements with regular pasta – the “Spaghetti Squash.”Other healthier alternatives are beans, lentils, and chickpeas. But for now, let’s talk about the spaghetti squash and its amazing health benefits that will leave you craving for more. Below are just some of the good reasons to ditch your regular spaghetti for spaghetti squash.5 Amazing Health Benefits of Spaghetti SquashI guess you’ve never in your wildest dreams imagined that you will arrive at this point in your life that you have to let go of the regular pasta. Don’t worry, you are not alone. We are on the same boat, and besides, I haven’t totally got rid of these sumptuous treats. But I am proud to say that I only eat regular pasta thrice a year. And guess what, one of these very rare times is during my birthday. So, if I was able to do it, I am positive that you can even do better. To give you that extra push, here are a few of the amazing health benefits of spaghetti squash that are certainly good enough reasons to let go of the regular pasta:#1 It Has a Low Glycemic IndexGlycemic index is a measure that ranks foods based on how they affect our blood sugar levels. Foods with low-GI value (55 or below) are the ideal choice because they are slowly digested and absorbed by the body. In effect, foods with low glycemic index don’t cause a fast and huge rise in the blood sugar levels.According to studies, a diet that has a low glycemic index is effective at reducing blood sugar levels in people with diabetes. A low-GI diet may also help in the pregnancy of women with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), a type of diabetes that occurs during pregnancy. Moreover, foods that are low in glycemic index can improve blood cholesterol levels, reduce the risk of certain types of cancer, reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke, and may help you lose weight.#2 It is High in Healthy Omega-3 Fatty Acids Eating winter squash regularly can enhance every major nutrient category in your body. In particular, consuming one cup of winter squash can provide you about 1/4th of your daily recommended fiber needs. In addition, you also get about 10% of your daily recommended intake of omega-3 fat from this same single cup of winter squash. And here’s one more amazing fact – the World’s Healthiest Foods ranked winter squash in the 12th spot among the 27 highest food sources for Omega-3 fats.What’s in it for you? Omega-3 fatty acids help promote a healthier heart, help in preventing certain types of cancer, reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease, and dementia, as well as prevent the development or progression of age-related macular degeneration. Moreover, omega-3 fatty acids are also known to reduce the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis and lower the risk of depression and anxiety, and a lot more.#3 It Has a Mood-Boosting Effect In the vitamin category,