Image by Peggy und Marco Lachmann-Anke / Pixabay If you enjoy culinary adventures, zucchinis definitely belong on your menu since it can be prepared in many different ways. They also come with a long list of health benefits, and here’s why you should give them a try.
Anti-Aging
Food
Eating zucchinis can help your body slow down aging process, since they happen to be rich in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory nutrients.
Improved
Heart Health
Zucchinis contain a great deal of a fiber, and that’s why they can help lower blood sugar levels and improve heart health.
Better
Vision
This
food can be useful in maintaining and improving eye health, since it’s rich in
vitamin C and beta-carotene.
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Zucchini and Carrot Patties with Coconut Cream Sauce ! . Good morning ! ChihYu here from IHEARTUMAMI.COM (@iheartumami.ny). Yesterday, I posted 3 simple yet super delicious Asian-inspired Whole30 meals that you and your family will love. For the next few days I'll be sharing some of my favorite and one of a kind @Whole30 meals so stay tuned. You don't want to miss it! . These patties are savory and slightly sweet with a golden crispy surface, topped with Paleo and Whole30 friendly coconut cream sauce to make it even more yum ! What a great way to repurpose this everyday vegetable for different uses and fun for the entire family to enjoy. . Want more easy and super yum Whole30 recipes? Get 27 featured recipes in one printable version for FREE at IHEARTUMAMI.COM/W30 (link @iheartumami.ny). * Ingredients: (yield about 7 fritters) 2 cups shredded/grated zucchini 2 cups shredded/grated carrots ⅔ cup almond flour 3 large eggs ½ cup sliced scallions Avocado oil or coconut oil Fine sea salt + black pepper . Zucchini carrot patties: Shred/grate zucchini and carrots. Sprinkle lightly with salt. After 10 mins, use a cheese cloth or hand to squeeze out the liquid as much as you can. . Add eggs, almond flour, scallions, sea salt and black pepper. Stir the mixture until it’s combined. Scoop the mixture (about 3 tbsp per fritter) into the pan. Gently press them into round shape. Cook until they are golden brown. Transfer the fritters to a large plate lined with paper towel. Serve with Paleo coconut cream sauce (see below) and sprinkle with scallions. . Paleo/Whole30 Coconut Cream Sauce: 1 can full-fat unsweetened coconut milk & use top part of the coconut cream only 1 ½ tbsp lemon juice ½ tbsp apple cider vinegar Fine sea salt to taste . Steps: Chill the coconut milk can in the fridge overnight until it thickens. Pour off the thin liquid and scrape out only the thick/top part of coconut cream. Add lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, and sea salt to taste. Whisk until smooth and serve. . Get 27 featured recipes in one printable ebook, visit IHEARTUMAMI.COM/W30 (@iheartumami.ny )
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Incredibly
Versatile
Zucchinis can help you maintain your healthy weight, and it’s super-easy to add them to your diet since they can be eaten raw, cooked or fried.
Healthy
Digestion
Zucchinis are rich in water and contain number of nutrients that are necessary for a healthy digestive system.
