Fresh Zucchini

Fresh Zucchini

Fresh Zucchini, also known as courgette, is a summer squash in the Cucurbitaceae plant family, alongside melons, and cucumbers. Zucchini is super low in calories and makes the perfect light side dish for a heavy meal: One cup of sliced zucchini has about 19 calories. Zucchini has a good amount of potassium. Zucchini is rich in several vitamins, minerals, and other beneficial plant compounds. Nutrients and vitamins found in zucchini can help prevent cancer and heart disease