Zucchini - nice representatives of the family of pumpkin, known and loved everywhere. Therefore, for many, it even seems strange that the question is raised, what is the use and harm of raw zucchini for health.
What is the composition of the zucchini?
As a rule, speaking about the degree of usefulness of a product, one always turns to an analysis of its chemical composition. To determine what the benefits of a raw zucchini for the body, find out what is included in its composition:
- most of all in the zucchini water: 94.5%, which nourishes the skin, makes it smooth and velvety, or at least prevents its rapid wilting;
- it contains vitamins B1, B2, C, as well as carotene (provitamin A), nicotinic acid and other useful substances;
- in its composition - the richest set of microelements, including such rare as molybdenum, titanium and nickel;
- it has a very low calorie content, which makes it an indispensable product in the fight against obesity .
Thus, the benefits of raw courgettes become obvious. Using the remarkable qualities of this vegetable, it is widely used in dietary nutrition and the treatment of a number of diseases. This applies not only to its pulp, but also flowers - for the preparation of broths and raw dried seeds.
Raw zucchini, as a rule, is an integral part of vitamin salads. They are cut into thin slices, mixed with cucumbers and tomatoes and seasoned with vegetable oil (unrefined).
Its juice is an excellent sedative, which has a stabilizing effect on the functioning of the nervous system. Also zucchini is useful to those who suffer from gastrointestinal diseases, especially it concerns the elderly, for whom constipation has become almost common. Regular consumption of it helps to get rid of these problems.
Raw zucchini prevents the development of atherosclerosis, reduce blood pressure, facilitate the course of liver and kidney diseases.
But while the conversation was only about the fact that raw zucchini - this is a great benefit, but their consumption can cause harm to the body. With ulcers and gastritis in its raw form, they are not desirable. Caution they should be used in the presence of kidney failure. In any case, it is necessary to consult a doctor about how much zucchini does not harm the body. And, of course, everyone should remember that excessive consumption of the most useful product can harm the body.