Heart and Cancer Prevention: All the benefits of the zucchini

One of the most recognized vegetables in the Mediterranean cuisine is the zucchini. It is best known for its low calorific value, but it turns out that there are a few other reasons to add it to the menu. Used to incorporate ZucchiniSea mainly soups, pies and vegetable stews, but thanks to its neutral taste, it can even be incorporated into cakes and stews. (We promise not to tell the kids you combined it with rice or patties). Here are some great reasons to regularly incorporate it into the menu.

Contribute to cholesterol reduction

theZucchini Mainly contains soluble dietary dietary fiber that help reduce cholesterol and blood sugar, and a few non -soluble fiber that helps normal digestive activity and therefore suitable for a low -fiber diet, before medical procedures and after digestive surgery or inflammatory diseases.

 

 

 

Rich in vitamins and minerals

The zucchini contains vitamin B, among them vitamin B3 (niacin) and folic acid, which reduces the chance of cardiovascular disease. Polish acid is also essential for fertility women to prevent fetal malformations.

Contributes to eye health

theZucchini Contains beta carotene (Becoming a body to vitamin A) And Lotin – two eye health components that also reduce the chance of cataracts and a catalyst degeneration, diseases that develop in older age.

Helps the proper functioning of the muscles

The magnesium returnedZucchini Assists in functioning the muscle and nerve system, and also helps maintain normal blood pressure, lowers the risk of cardiovascular disease and sticks pre-ordinary syndrome. The zucchini is also rich in potassium – a mineral that is essential for proper muscle and heart system, bone health and blood pressure regulation.

 

 

 

Contribute to preventing serious illnesses

theZucchini Rich in anti -inflammatory antioxidants, such as lutein and ziaxantine, which help prevent heart disease and cancer.

Noga Peresman Tal, Clinical Dietitian in Haifa District and Western Galilee