Description
Name
Green Courgette
Benefits of Green Courgette
Helps you lose weight
Its low calorie content makes it recommended for weight-loss diets, although this value depends on how it's prepared. When fried, it can double its calorie count because it readily absorbs oil.
It is digestive
Due to its rich content of mucilage (a type of fiber), this vegetable has emollient properties, which help with digestion. It also has a mild laxative effect and is recommended for people with stomach problems, indigestion, gastritis, and constipation.
It is beneficial for the heart
It has beneficial effects on the kidneys due to its high
potassium level and low sodium (salt) level. It is recommended for
people suffering from any kidney or cardiovascular pathology and
hypertension, because it helps to normalize blood pressure levels.
Versatility in the kitchen
Courgettes can be prepared in a thousand ways: boiled, sautéed,
fried, baked, stuffed or gratin, in salads and soups or as
accompaniment to meat or fish.
Average nutritional values per 100 g
- 17 mg of vitamin C
- 20 mg of magnesium
- 22 mg of calcium
- 17 kcal
- 3 mg sodium
- 248 mg of potassium
- 2 g of carbohydrates
- 33 mg of phosphorus 94 ml of water
- 0.3 g of fat
- 1 g of fiber
Conservation Conditions and/or Use
Store in a cool, dry place
Origin
Portugal – West Zone
Credits: Sapo Lifestyle
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