Bella Adams
Zucchini, especially when they are still young, can be called a natural medicine without exaggeration.
Healthy properties of zucchini
Zucchini is a very healthy vegetable, it is easy to digest and has a good effect on the digestive system and skin health. The benefits of zucchini have found application in various fields. Zucchini seeds are actively used in modern cosmetology as a component of creams that affect the functioning of the fat glands.
Traditional medicine recommends using a decoction of zucchini flowers to treat dermatological diseases.
In terms of the number of beneficial properties, zucchini can be compared to cucumber or green leaf lettuce. Zucchini contains a large amount of mineral salts, which are extremely important for maintaining good metabolism in the body. It contains phosphorus, potassium, calcium, and magnesium salts, as well as small amounts of iron, sodium, and sulfur.
The presence of vitamin C, carotene, vitamins B1, B2, and nicotinic acid in zucchini characterize this vegetable exclusively from a positive perspective for human health and demonstrates the undoubted benefits of zucchini.
Eating zucchini does not cause stomach and intestinal irritation, so it is useful for people with gastrointestinal problems and for people with diabetes.
Zucchini has a good effect on blood regeneration and blocks the development of atherosclerosis.
Zucchini is recommended for hypertension and liver diseases. In addition, zucchini juice can calm the nervous system.
Zucchini is an excellent diuretic, and good for swelling; it is characterized by anti-allergic properties.
Sugar and trace elements contained in zucchini are good for diabetics. And the property of zucchini, which helps to remove excess salt from the body, is useful for arthritis. Regular consumption of zucchini helps to improve joint function. To free the body from toxins, it is enough to eat 200 g of zucchini every day for a week.
Thanks to its ability to remove excess fluid from the body, zucchini helps women fight cellulite.
Another important aspect is that zucchini is one of the most common and popular dietary products: it has a record low-calorie content. There are only 24 kilocalories per 100 grams of zucchini.
Harmful properties of zucchini
The main harmful property of zucchini is that it contains a large amount of potassium, so zucchini is not recommended for people suffering from kidney disease.
Raw zucchini is contraindicated for peptic ulcers and gastritis.
