Top 8 Benefits of Zucchini
5. Helps cure asthma
The Vitamin C found in zucchini, is a powerful antioxidant and possesses anti-inflammatory properties which help to cure asthma.
6. Is replete with nutrients
Zucchini has very high water content (95%), useful amounts of lutein, which is good for the eyes. It also contains vitamin B6, riboflavin and manganese which are essential to the proper functioning of the human body.
7. Lowers calorie intake
Zucchini has amazingly low calorie content. A healthy and regular intake of this vegetable consists of about 30 calories! This is what makes zucchini a perfect diet to satisfy hunger without disturbing diet plans and without increasing calories.
8. Contains beta-carotene
Another very essential element that zucchini contains is beta-carotene. This vitamin is located in its rind and so should not be peeled before cooking, if you want to make sure you have all the nutrients. The rind however should be washed just to prevent an intake of a worm or leaf bugs.
