Zucchini, besides being versatile in kitchen, they have lots of excellent beneficial properties.
They belong to the family of Cucurbitaceae, composed mainly by water, mineral salts and vitamins. They are hypocaloric (13 calories per 100g), so they are ideals for those who wish losing weight, rich in fibres, they increase the sense of satiety and they oppose the constipation.
Moreover, they reduce “bad” cholesterol, they have anti-inflammatory properties and they’re ideal against asthma, arthrosis, rheumatoid arthritis, they are easily digestible, they fight urinary tracts infections, they are antioxidants and fight against free radicals.
They eliminate toxins, they cleanse, refresh, detox and oppose water retention