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Zucchini is a type of pumpkin that is grown in Shandong, Shanxi, Henan, Hebei and other places. It is also known as eggplant melon, bear (male) melon, white melon, small melon, pumpkin, horned melon, and squash. It is native to India and is grown in southern and northern China. Zucchini has the effects of clearing heat and promoting diuresis, relieving restlessness and thirst, moistening the lungs and relieving cough, and reducing swelling and dispersing nodules.

Nutritional value of zucchini

Zucchini contains a lot of vitamin C, glucose and other nutrients, especially calcium. The nutrient content of each 100g edible part (fresh weight) of different varieties is as follows: protein 0.6-0.9g, fat 0.1-0.2g, cellulose 0.8-0.9g, sugar 2.5-3.3g, carotene 20-40 micrograms, vitamin C 2.5-9 mg, calcium 22-29 mg.

The efficacy and function of zucchini

1. Zucchini is rich in water and has the effect of moisturizing the skin.

Fresh zucchini is light green in color, and its taste is as fresh and delicious as its color. The cute appearance of the gourd baby does not look slim, but it has the effect of slimming. In addition, zucchini contains a rich vitamin, which is very effective for people with dark yellow complexion, can improve the color of the skin, replenish the nutrients of the skin, and restore vitality to the dull face.

2. Zucchini regulates human metabolism and has the effects of weight loss and anti-cancer.

Zucchini contains a lot of nutrients such as vitamin C and glucose, especially calcium. Moreover, zucchini is rich in water, which can moisturize the skin. No matter what diet method you follow, people who lose weight usually feel that their complexion is sallow and their skin is loose. Zucchini, which is rich in water, can restore your original watery appearance.

3. Clears away heat and promotes diuresis, relieves restlessness and thirst, moistens the lungs and relieves cough, reduces swelling and disperses nodules.

Chinese medicine believes that zucchini has the functions of clearing away heat and promoting diuresis, relieving restlessness and quenching thirst, moistening the lungs and relieving cough, and reducing swelling and dispersing nodules. It can be used as an auxiliary treatment for edema, abdominal distension, thirst, sores, nephritis, ascites due to liver cirrhosis, etc. Gourd contains an inducer of interferon, which can stimulate the body to produce interferon, improve immunity, and play an anti-viral and anti-tumor role. Zucchini is rich in water and has the effect of moisturizing the skin.

Medicinal Value of Zucchini

Zucchini has the functions of clearing away heat and promoting diuresis, relieving restlessness and thirst, moistening the lungs and relieving cough, and reducing swelling and dispersing nodules.

It can be used as an auxiliary treatment for edema, abdominal distension, thirst, sores, as well as nephritis, ascites due to liver cirrhosis, etc.

Side effects and contraindications of zucchini

side effect

Zucchini has the effects of clearing heat and promoting diuresis, relieving restlessness and thirst, moistening the lungs and relieving cough, and reducing swelling and dispersing nodules; it has no side effects.

Taboo group

People with weak spleen and stomach should eat less zucchini.

How to cook zucchini

Zucchini and Tomato Stew

[Ingredients] One zucchini and two tomatoes.

【practice】

1. Chop the garlic, remove the pulp and slice the zucchini, and cut the tomatoes into pieces.

2. Add water to the pot, pour in the zucchini when the water boils, add salt and blanch it, then put it on a plate and set aside.

3. Pour oil into a hot pan, add minced garlic and stir-fry until fragrant, then add tomatoes and stir-fry.

4. Pour in the zucchini, add a little salt and a little sugar and stir-fry for a few times.

Zucchini Quiche

【Ingredients】 Zucchini, eggs, flour, salt, chicken essence, salad oil

【practice】

1. Peel the zucchini, dig out the melon sac, cut into shreds, and marinate with salt for a while.

2. Beat the eggs, add a little salt and chicken essence, and sift in the flour into a paste.

3. After the zucchini comes out of the water, squeeze it dry and pour it into the batter and mix well.

4. Pour an appropriate amount of batter into the pan and fry both sides until golden brown.

Zucchini Fried Pork Slices

[Ingredients] Pork tenderloin, light soy sauce, cooking wine, water starch, zucchini, garlic, salt, chicken essence.

【practice】

1. Cut the tenderloin into thin slices, add soy sauce, cooking wine and water starch and marinate for more than ten minutes;

2. Cut the zucchini into thin slices;

3. Chop the garlic;

4. When the oil in the pan is hot, add the tenderloin slices and stir-fry evenly until they change color, then set aside;

5. Heat oil in a pan, add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, add zucchini slices, stir fry evenly, add a little broth or water and fry until soft;

6. Pour the meat slices into the pot, stir-fry until well-seasoned, then add salt and chicken essence to season.