A recurring food in our columns, in fact thanks to its versatility it is often the protagonist of tasty sweet and savory recipes.
In fact, we have seen in an article how to prepare delicious baked zucchini meatballs so easy and tasty that even the most difficult guest will go crazy.
Buying Guide
There are different varieties (round, long, eccentric, patissione, etc.) they are available all year round but the purchase of this vegetable is recommended in the months from May to October.
When buying zucchini it is good to pay attention to the shape, color and texture. To avoid running into zucchini with a bitter taste, it is good to choose those of medium-small size. In fact, those that are too large are rich in water which gives them a bitter taste. The color should not be characterized by dark green spots that indicate that the product in those areas is rotting. When buying, it is also essential that the courgette is turgid, a sign of freshness of the food.
Although few know it, this common summer vegetable is a gold mine for arteries and hypertension.
The property
Zucchini are the key vegetable of the summer, an evergreen on our tables, great protagonists of dietary diets because they quickly increase the sense of satiety. Easy to digest, they are suitable to be consumed in any type of problem related to the digestive system.
Made up of 95% water, they are part of the lowest calorie vegetables, only 165 calories per 100g of product. Rich in vitamins B6, B9 and vitamin K. Also rich in vitamin C and vitamin A which help keep the skin beautiful by eliminating water retention and slowing the formation of wrinkles, they are also good for arterial health.
High in magnesium, phosphorus and potassium. Potassium is useful for eliminating bad LDL cholesterol, and for lowering blood pressure. Therefore zucchini are suitable for those suffering from hypertension and to prevent cardiovascular diseases.
Well, few people know but this common summer vegetable is a gold mine for arteries and hypertension.
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