Zucchini’s Rise: From Humble Squash to Health Hero

Though often overlooked, zucchini is gaining recognition for its impressive nutritional profile and culinary versatility. A recent Well/Eat article highlights why this unassuming summer squash is making waves among health-conscious readers and home cooks alike.

Nutritional Powerhouse

Zucchini boasts an excellent vitamin and mineral content for a low-calorie food. Packed with vitamin A, vitamin C, antioxidants (such as carotenoids), fiber, and potassium, it's lauded for supporting digestion, bolstering the immune system, promoting heart and skin health, and aiding weight management. Its high water and fiber content make it particularly effective for improving digestive regularity and enhancing satiety.

Vision and Immune Support

The carotenoids and vitamin A in zucchini contribute to eye health, possibly helping to reduce the risk of age-related conditions like macular degeneration and cataracts. Meanwhile, its antioxidant properties—including polyphenols—shield the immune system and skin from oxidative stress.

Culinary Creativity

Beyond nutrition, zucchini shines in the kitchen. Staff at Eater shared standout recipes, from grilled zucchini with mint salsa verde to a moist cinnamon zucchini coffee cake. Others recommended salads, zucchini-infused ramen, and zucchini bread as clever ways to sneak greens into meals.

Versatile and Accessible

Zucchini's mild flavor makes it easy to adapt across cuisines. It can be eaten raw in salads, spiralised into "zoodles," baked into breads and cakes, grilled, or added to stews and ratatouille. Even zucchini flowers are edible delicacies, used in everything from tempura to stuffed appetizers.

Quick Takeaways

• Nutrient-rich with low calories—great for health-conscious cooking.
• Offers powerful benefits for immunity, eye health, heart health, and digestion.
• Flexible for sweet or savory dishes—zucchini bread, grilled sides, salads, and more.
• Easy to keep on hand and integrate into everyday meal planning.

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