Among dietary products, zucchini occupies a special place - a type of pumpkin, the birthplace of which is North America. However, for several centuries these vegetables have been served not only in Europe, but also in Russia, being a real delicacy of gourmets.
How many calories per 100g zucchini
Squashes more than 90% consist of water, 100 g of this product contains only 24 kilocalories. Plus, they have a neutral taste, so you can marinate, fry, blanch, bake in the oven and serve both salty and sweet. It is for this reason that zucchini is ideal for dietary nutrition and has a very positive effect not only on the digestive system, but also on the whole organism.
How are zucchini useful?
It should also be noted that these vegetables are very balanced in the number of nutrients that are included in their composition. So, zucchini contains vitamins A, C, B, PP and E, biotin and beta-carotene, the lack of which causes irreversible processes in the human body. In addition, zucchini has a lot of calcium, phosphorus, iron, magnesium, potassium, fluorine and sodium, so they are recommended to be eaten by people who suffer from cardiovascular diseases and have problems with the locomotor system. As for nutritional value, 100 g of zucchini contains 4, 6 g of carbohydrates, 0, 6 g of proteins and 0, 3 g of fats. Plus, the composition of these vegetables include fiber, which helps cleanse the intestines, ash, fatty and organic acids. Due to the low calorie content and abundance of water, zucchini is very easily absorbed by the body and gives a feeling of fullness, even if eaten as an independent dish, without meat, side dishes and sauces. For this reason, they are often included in various diets aimed not only at combating obesity, but also at cleansing the body from toxins. In addition, it is worth noting that zucchini has no contraindications to use, they can be eaten for people with various chronic diseases. Especially pay attention to these vegetables for pregnant women suffering from toxemia. Neutral taste and smell of zucchini will not cause them irritation, and the ability to cleanse the body will effectively deal with harmful substances that accumulate in the blood and cause such vivid symptoms of poisoning, like nausea and vomiting. Plus, it is worth noting that 100 g of zucchini contains about 14 micrograms of folic acid, which is necessary for future mothers with low hemoglobin levels.
