Did you know Zucchini is made up of 94% water and it is also a great source of energy!?
According to the USDA National Nutrient Database, zucchini is rich in minerals and vitamins that include potassium, phosphorus, magnesium, calcium, fiber, and vitamin C.
There are other benefits to zucchini like the fact it is extremely low in carbohydrates. Which makes this an excellent vegetable to eat when trying to lose weight, 100g of raw zucchini is only 3g carbohydrates!
Zucchini is also known to help lower your LDL levels, bad cholesterol, since it contains two important vitamins beta-carotene and vitamin C which help prevent the oxidation of cholesterol.
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