1. Pumpkin is rich in water and has the function of moistening skin.

2. Pumpkin regulates human metabolism and has the effect of losing weight and preventing cancer.

3. Pumpkin contains an interferon inducer, which can stimulate the body to produce interferon, improve immunity, and play an anti-virus and anti-tumor role.

4. Zucchini is rich in protein, minerals, vitamins and other substances. It contains no fat, citrulline, adenine, aspartic acid and other substances, and its sodium salt content is very low, so it is recognized as a health food.

5. Zucchini contains more nutrients such as vitamin C and glucose, especially calcium.

6. Zucchini is rich in water and has the effect of moisturizing the skin. The water content of zucchini flower is 95%, and its calorie is low. Except for phosphorus, iron, vitamin A and vitamin C, most other nutrients are low in content. No matter what diet you follow, people who lose weight usually feel yellow and loose skin. Water-rich zucchini can give you the true colors of water.

7. Zucchini contains an interferon inducer, which can stimulate the body to produce interferon, improve immunity, and play an antiviral and antitumor role.

8. Zucchini contains potassium and vitamin K, which is good for health.

9. Zucchini contains more cellulose, hemicellulose, lignin and pectin. These substances can promote intestinal peristalsis and facilitate the excretion of feces.

10, zucchini contains trigonelline and propanol diacid, which are not found in ordinary melons. It can effectively regulate human metabolism and inhibit the conversion of sugar into fat, and is known as "natural healthy food" and "natural slimming beauty food". ?

Traditional Chinese medicine believes that zucchini has the effects of relieving vexation and thirst, moistening lung and relieving cough, clearing away heat and diuresis, reducing swelling and resolving hard mass. Can be used for adjuvant treatment of polydipsia, edema, abdominal distension, sores, nephritis and ascites due to liver cirrhosis. Can enhance immunity, and has antiviral and antitumor effects; It can promote the secretion of human insulin, effectively prevent diabetes, prevent liver and kidney diseases, and help to enhance the regeneration ability of liver and kidney cells.

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Nutritional components of zucchini:

Zucchini is rich in potassium and contains a certain amount of carotene. Other trace elements include phosphorus, calcium, magnesium, sodium, iodine, iron, selenium, manganese, copper, zinc and other nutrients. Zucchini contains a small amount of vitamins, but there are many kinds, including vitamin B, vitamin C, vitamin A and vitamin E.

Zucchini contains more nutrients such as vitamin C and glucose, especially calcium. The contents of nutrients per 100g edible part (fresh weight) of different varieties are as follows: protein 0.6-0.9g, fat 0. 1-0.2g, cellulose 0.8-0.9g, sugar 2.5-3.3g, carotene 20-40g, vitamin C 2.5-9mg and calcium 22.

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