Squash

All varieties of squash, including the hard-shelled ones like acorn, pumpkin and butternut, as well as zucchini and Italian squash, contain beneficial antioxidants that help fight inflammation and infection within our bodies. Many types of squash contain lutein and zeaxanthin, antioxidants that protect against eye damage caused by exposure to high blood sugar levels. In animal studies, extracts from these vegetables have shown promise in battling obesity and increased insulin production that causes the body to become desensitized to the hormone, affecting its ability to use it properly.