HealthyPIG Magazine

Zucchini ( zucchini) contains a variety of nutrients. Therefore, including it in your diet may provide several health benefits. Although zucchini is generally considered a vegetable, it is botanically classified as a fruit.
Zucchini, a type of zucchini in the Cucurbitaceae plant family, ranks alongside melons, spaghetti squash and cucumbers.
It can grow to over 3.2 feet in length but is usually harvested when immature - often measuring less than 8 inches. It also comes in several varieties, ranging in color from deep yellow to dark green. Zucchini is used in folk medicine to treat colds, pain, and various health conditions. However, not all of its uses are backed by science.