10 Major Health Benefits of Squash

8. Squash might prevent baldness

It may be a bit of an exaggeration to say that people who regularly eat squash are less likely to lose their hair, but the connection between this food and hair quality is far more than speculation. Vitamin A should strengthen existing hair and encourage new hair growth. Advocates would not be surprised if science discovered a real difference in hair quality between squash eaters and those who abstain, but this is another natural food claim awaiting scientific investigation.