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Fall’s Cancer Fighting Foods

Rich in cancer-fighting compounds, winter squash is a must on your fall table. Here are 9 delicious recipes starring these gorgeous gourds.

Compiled by Meaghan Cameron
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In a recent study of 6,177 Canadians, those whose diets were rich in beta-carotene, lutein, and zeaxanthin were up to 26 percent less likely to develop the most common form of kidney cancer. Other new research found that women with high levels of these plant chemicals had a lower risk of ovarian cancer; men were less likely to get lung cancer. Pumpkin and winter squash are a great source of these nutrients.

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Get the recipe for Cheese Tortellini with Pumpkin & Ricotta

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Get the recipe for Squash and Eggplant Casserole

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Get the recipe for Pumpkin Griddle Cakes

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Get the recipe for Caribbean Butternut Squash and Corn Stew

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Get the recipe for Gratinéed Baked Squash Halves

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Get the recipe for Spicy Peanuts and Pumpkin Seeds

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Get the recipe for Winter Squash Waffles

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Get the recipe for Rice-Stuffed Squash

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Get the recipe for No-Bake Pumpkin Pie with Gingersnap Crust

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