Winter squash varieties become plentiful as soon as the season of apple festivals, haunted hayrides, and colorful foliage arrives. However, some types of squash are available all year, meaning you can regularly eat this nutrient-dense food.

What would happen if you added squash into your diet rotation? For one, you might find that it's a good trick to beat boredom snacking . Here's why: All squash contains quite a bit of fiber per serving. In one cup of raw, cubed Hubbard squash, you get 4.5 grams. (Side note: The Hubbard is a beast of the squash world because each squash can clock in at 15 or more pounds). Given that the Mayo Clinic recommends eating 14 grams for every 1,000 calories you consume, that's a sizable head start.

As it turns out, Hubbard squash has more fiber than other

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