Health Benefits of Eating Zucchini | ISH News



Cucumber & Zucchini look similar. Zucchini, also known as courgette or Squash- commonly known as Turai in India. You might think of it as a vegetable, but you’ll be shocked to know that it falls under the category of fruits. Zucchini is packed with many important vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. It has a high fiber content and a low calorie count. It was initially a native to Central America and Mexico, but it has now become an integral part of a wide variety of international cuisine for a few years now.

Although this fruit might not look very appealing(attractive to eat) to you but it has some very significant health benefits too-

1. Rich in Many Nutrients
Zucchini is rich in several vitamins, minerals, and other beneficial compounds. One cup of cooked zucchini provides a lot of proteins and vitamin C. It also contains small amounts of iron, calcium, zinc, and several other B vitamins. Raw zucchini offers a similar nutrition profile as cooked zucchini.

2.Diabetes Prevention and Management
Zucchini is rich in vitamin B6. Research suggests that vitamin B6 can help in regulating blood sugar levels. This vitamin may even play a significant role to protect against diabetes.

3. Improved Eye Health
It helps to Protect the eye’s cells by filtering rays which are harmful for human eyes. Zucchini may reduce the risk of developing cataracts or other eye-related health problems.

4. Protects your skin
A protective layer builds up in our skin when we eat a zucchini rich diet regularly. According to scientific studies it shields our skin from UV rays (Harmful rays present in the sunlight) and pollution. It also may slow skin aging by helping to keep skin hydrated and elastic.

5. Good for your heart
Research suggests that eating Zucchini regularly slows or lowers your risk of developing heart disease.

6. Strengthens bones
A study of young adults suggested that regularly eating zucchini could be good for our bones. An animal study found that lutein present in zucchini specifically fastens Bone Processing. (if there is an injury, it will fasten to cure / join it)

Listing these numerous health benefits, we’ll definitely recommend you to include at least some proportion of zucchini in your diet and enjoy its benefits.

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