Step aside pumpkinbutternut squash is a delicious and versatile winter vegetable with a lot to offer nutrition-wise.

Read on to find out why we love it.

This veggie is a popular ingredient in many cold-weather staples, from soups to pasta.

a recipe photo of the Air-Fryer Butternut Squash

Photo:Photographer: Caitlin Bensel, Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall

Digestive Health

Fiber doesnt just help you feel fullits also a nutrient that promotes gut health.

Butternut squash provides a combination of soluble and insoluble fiber.

Both work together to promote regular bowel movements and keep them soft so they are easier to pass.

And a healthy gut is key foraging well, according to experts.

you’re able to also puree it for soups.