Zucchini in Europe began to be eaten only in the 19th century, before that they were used as an ornamental plant. But in such a short time this vegetable has gained great popularity. Most people do not think about the question: "What are the benefits of zucchini?"
And in this vegetable there are many vitamins and minerals that are very necessary for the life of the body. Zucchini contains not only vitamins C and beta-carotene, which are important for general health promotion and raising immunity, but also vitamin E, which slows down aging, as well as vitamins B, H, and PP. Due to the iron content, zucchini is useful for anemic patients, and the optimal ratio of potassium and sodium helps to remove excess salts from the body.
What else are zucchini useful for? They are low in calories and contain natural sugars. In addition, these vegetables have the ability to remove water from the body. Therefore, they are very useful for pregnant women, patients with diabetes and people with kidney diseases, they are good at managing constipation and edema. Zucchini is useful for anemia, heart disease and is the best product for the first feeding the baby, as it does not cause allergies.
Those housewives who know the benefits of zucchini cook this vegetable often. After all, it can be fried, stewed, baked and even cooked. Zucchini can be on your table all year round, because they can be stored all winter without a refrigerator. And these vegetables are prepared very quickly: you will spend only 10-15 minutes, and tasty and healthy squash pancakes will appear on the table . Even inexperienced housewife can fry zucchini . What if
bake the fried circles in the oven with tomato and cheese, then they will turn into a delicious dish for the whole family.
Many recipes from zucchini exist in cooking. They can be used instead of potatoes in the soup, make casseroles and even cook jam and candied fruits. In any form, dishes from zucchini will be useful to all family members, even the smallest. These healthy vegetables contain many peptides and fiber and very few coarse fibers. Therefore, they need to be eaten by people suffering from diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, liver and pancreas.
Even raw zucchini can be eaten. They make salads, mashed potatoes or eat slices. They perfectly remove toxins, strengthen gums and contribute to the normalization of metabolism and weight loss. And raw seeds have anthelmintic properties. What are useful raw zucchini yet? Grated raw squash gruel is
An ideal cosmetic. After all, the balanced composition of vitamins and minerals is very useful for the skin and has an elevated effect on it. After squash masks, your skin will become smooth and soft. These masks are also useful for hair.
A story about zucchini would be incomplete without mentioning the usefulness of juice from zucchini. It is not difficult to squeeze it out even without a juicer, since these fruits contain a lot of liquid. It is advisable to drink juice immediately after preparation. In it, all the useful properties of zucchini are more pronounced. It also has a sedative effect and is useful for neurosis and insomnia.
It is unfortunate that most people are familiar with this amazing vegetable only as part of zucchini caviar and do not know at all what zucchini are useful in themselves.