What are the risks of eating raw zucchini?

Raw vegetables can carry E coli and salmonella. Simply washing raw vegetables in cold water usually makes them safe to eat. Cooking vegetables is an even better way to make them safe but it does destroy some of the nutrients. read more

Zucchini has a good amount of potassium: 295 milligrams per cup, or 8% of your recommended daily value. According to the American Heart Association, potassium can help control blood pressure because it lessens the harmful effects of salt on your body. read more

Continue reading and discover more about the pros and cons of zucchini and why the Superhuman Food Pyramid recommends moderate use of this vegetable. Zucchini’s Benefits: Zucchini belongs to the Cucurbita pepo species which was the subject of an India-based study. read more