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How to prepare and cook the zucchini

1. Cut a zucchini into 5mm thick circles.
2. Put the cut zucchini into a bowl, with just enough water to cover the pieces.
3. Put a microwave safe lid on the bowl.
4. Microwave at 500W for 5 minutes and 30 seconds.
5. Eat after it cools down a bit.

Health benefits of zucchini (courgette)

• At only 17 calories per 100g, they are great to use in weight reduction and cholesterol control programs.
• They contain no saturated fats or cholesterol either.
• The peel is good source of dietary fiber which offers some protection against colon cancers and helps reduce constipation.
• Relatively moderate source of folates, consists of 24 mcg or 6% of RDA per 100g. Folates are important in cell division and DNA synthesis.
• When taken adequately before pregnancy, it can help prevent neural tube defects in the fetus.
• Very good source of potassium which is a heart friendly electrolyte and important intracellular electrolyte; helps reduce blood pressure and heart rates by countering effects of sodium.
• Fresh zucchinis are rich in vitamin A; they provide about 200 IU per 100 grams.
• Golden skin zucchinis are rich in flavonoid polyphenolic antioxidants such as carotenes, lutein and zeaxanthin.
• These compounds help find and remove harmful oxygen-derived free radicals and reactive oxygen species (ROS) from the body that play a role in aging and various disease process.
• Fresh pods, are good source of antioxidant vitamin-C. They provide about 17.9 mcg or 30% of RDA per 100g.
• Good in B-complex group of vitamins like thiamin, pyridoxine, riboflavin and minerals like iron, manganese, phosphorus, zinc and potassium.