Today will discuss the many properties of zucchini. This vegetable is in season now and is ideal for creams, soups or to take the form of fried potato. Its advantages are many.

Evidently belongs to the same family as pumpkins. Per 100 grams gives us 29, 5 calories (perfect for diets), 92 mg. water, 6 carbs, 1.3 fiber, 400 of potassium (more than bananas), 10 mcg Vitamin C and  folate.

The latter are those that make the body produce red and white cells. But it also works particularly how to strengthen the immune system so that our defenses go up significantly.

The content of magnesium and potassium strengthens the nervous system and muscle. If Couple that with the amount of magnesium that contains courgettes can say that is a perfect vegetable to set the tone our body.

Yet not all minerals or vitamins, it also contains mucilage, a substance that helps the stomach lining to digest in a more fluid. It is important, therefore, introduce the zucchini in our diet as far as possible. Your body will thank.

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