Squash, Zucchini
Zucchini is a tender summer squash with a slightly sweet flavor that is a delicious addition to many types of cuisine.
This low calorie, fibrous vegetable is packed with nutrients and vitamins essential for daily functioning. The potassium content helps to reduce blood pressure by counteracting the effect that sodium has on the body. It is vitamin C that helps to fight free radicals in the body and support the immune system.
Try yellow squash in sautés and soups as well as spiraled to make a delicious, low carb “noodle" or "zoodle".
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The Benefits
- Special diets: Autoimmune Paleo Diet, Elimination Diet, Gluten-Free Diet, Gluten-Free/Dairy-Free Diet, Grain-Free Diet, Low Acid Diet, Low Carb Diet, Low FODMAP Diet, Low Histamine Diet, Low Oxalate Diet, Low Starch Diet, Paleo Diet (Light), Paleo Diet (Strict), PCOS Diet, Pescetarian Diet, Primal Diet, Vegetarian Diet, Whole Food
- Excellent Source of: VitaminC
- Good Source of: VitaminB6, Manganese
- Preferences: No Fish, No Red Meat, No Pork, No Eggs, No Shellfish, No Gluten, No Nuts, No Seeds, No Soy, No Dairy, No Poultry, No Corn, No Yeast, No Peanuts, No Molds, No Coconut, No Pseudograins, No Citrus, No Nightshade, No Legumes, No Grains, Low Carbohydrate, Low Cholesterol, Low Fat, Low Sodium, Low Sugars, Low Saturated Fat
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