The properties of zucchini
There are different varieties of zucchini, round, long or even yellow.
Few studies have been carried out so far on zucchini, but it is still attributed some properties. The results of the studies, not yet strictly speaking tested in humans, showed first of all that the zucchini would contain rutin, also called vitamin P, having an antioxidant action, and thus helping in the fight against cholesterol . Rutin can be found in other fruits and vegetables such as green peppers, lemons, or even oranges.
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Zucchini is still a recommended food when you want to lose weight. Indeed, from this point of view, she is a champion. Low in calories, it is rich in fiber, and also in vitamin C , thus helping in the treatment of eye diseases, or even entering into the prevention of certain pathologies caused by a vitamin C deficiency such as scurvy, or even sclerosis.
Consisting largely of water also, it allows you to have a feeling of satiety faster, and therefore to eat less.
Even if, as said before, there are only a few studies on the subject, research has nevertheless been able to show that zucchini helps to prevent a common pathology in men called BPH, or hypertrophy. benign prostate. Vitamin C and beta-carotene present naturally in zucchini can also intervene in the prevention of osteoarthritis or asthma, by an anti-inflammatory action.
Choose beautiful zucchini
To choose beautiful zucchini, first of all, it must be smooth and the skin should be of a bright color. If the courgettes are sold with the flowers attached, this is a guarantee of even higher quality . Note that zucchini flowers are also edible, and are usually prepared in fried fritters. Eating the skin of the zucchini will also allow you to take full advantage of the vitamin A and C levels present in the vegetable.
Zucchini is therefore an excellent food to introduce into our diet.
