Zucchini

Zucchini, member of the gourd family is cylindrical in shape and brilliant dark green in color, with a watery flesh and mild flavor. Though zucchini can grow to almost monstrous proportions, the smaller vegetables are the most flavorful.Health Benefits of Zucchini

• Zucchini helps to cure asthma as it contains Vitamin C, which is a powerful antioxidant, and has anti-inflammatory properties.
• Zucchini helps to prevent diseases, like scurvy, bruising etc, caused by the deficiency of Vitamin C.
• Eating zucchini also helps to support the arrangement of capillaries.
• Regular intake of zucchini effectively lowers high homocysteine levels.
• Zucchini also prevents the risk of having multiple sclerosis (MS).
• Zucchinis have high water content (over 95%), so they make perfect food for people on diet.
• Zucchini contains useful amounts of folate, potassium, and vitamin A, necessary for a human body.
• Zucchini contains Vitamin C and lutein, both of which are good for eyes.