Zucchini is known as courgette, and considered a vegetable, but it is botanically classified as a fruit
“When I pass a flowering zucchini plant in a garden, my heart skips a beat” Gwyneth Paltrow
10 benefits, interesting facts and uses of Zucchini:
Zucchini contains Vitamin A, Manganese, Vitamin C, Potassium, Magnesium, Vitamin K, Vitamin K, Folate, Copper, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6 and Thiamine and 1 gram of protein
Zucchini generally help maintain eye health and immune system
Zucchini has a high water content (94%) and fiber content that helps digestive system and for a good bowl movement
Zucchini has a high content in antioxidant, that benefits eyes, skin and heart, as well as anti-inflammatory phytonutrients
Zucchini is low in sodium and fat and good for controlling blood pressure and aid weight loss
Zucchini is low in sodium and fat, and high in fiber and potassium, helps maintain healthy blood circulation
Zucchini has high contain in folate, riboflavin and Vitamin B6, this helps boost energy and reduces fatigue and improves moods
Zucchini is rich in manganese that promotes optimal functioning of the thyroid gland
Easy to add in a meal, example spiral into spaghetti, salads, stew, boil, and bake. I prefer raw spiral spaghetti and raw zucchini lasagne, really delicious
One cup of sliced zucchini contains about 3.11 grams of carbohydrates
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