For our vegetable feature, we are looking at the benefits of Zucchini. Zucchini can be purchased at your local grocery store.
Before eating or cooking Zucchini wash it and trim the edges. Store Zucchini in a plastic bag for up to 5 days.
The health benefits that Zucchini contains are vitamin A, magnesium, folate, potassium, copper, and phosphorus . This summer squash also has a high content of omega-3 fatty acids, zinc, niacin, protein, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, and calcium. Be sure to eat Zucchini!
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