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Cultured Green Trading Zuchini
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• Zucchini, also known as courgetti, is a summer squash in the Cucurbitaceae plant family, alongside melons, spaghetti squash, and cucumbers.
• Zucchini has been used in folk medicine to treat colds, aches, and various health conditions.
• Zucchini contains a variety of vitamins, minerals, and beneficial plant compounds. Cooked zucchini is particularly high in vitamin A, though raw zucchini contains slightly less.
• Zucchini boasts several antioxidants that may provide various health benefits. The highest levels are found in the fruit’s skin.
• Zucchini is rich in water and fiber, two compounds which can promote healthy digestion by reducing your risk of constipation and symptoms of various gut disorders.
• Zucchini’s fiber may increase insulin sensitivity and stabilize blood sugar levels, potentially reducing your risk of type 2 diabetes.
• The fiber, potassium, and carotenoids in zucchini may lower blood pressure, cholesterol, and other risk factors for heart disease.
