Spaghetti Squash, like pumpkin, acorn, and butternut squash, is a winter squash and member of the cucurbitaceae—or gourd family. Winter squash is among the vegetables highest in carotenoid antioxidants that fight oxidative damage and lower inflammation. Though considered a “starchy” vegetable by some, it has a low glycemic index and is an excellent source of pectin, a type of dietary fiber that slows sugar release into the bloodstream. Because winter squash is a rich source