Some call them courgettes, while others know them as zucchini ... but did you know this vegetable is a great low calorie, low carb option to include as a regular food choice in a diabetic diet. (Of course can be enjoyed by non-diabetics too.)
"Can a diabetic eat Zucchini or Courgette?
Yes. A diabetic can indeed eat zucchini or courgette. Experts say there are many benefits of including zucchini in a diabetic diet. Being low in calories and high in nutrition, zucchini or courgette is sometimes a super food for diabetics. Vitamin B is abundant in courgette. Zucchini is also rich in fibre and is a great food for diabetics.What nutrients, vitamins and minerals are in courgette?
Courgettes contain protein, vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin B6, folate, thiamine, phosphorous, magnesium, potassium, copper, niacin, fibre,
Are courgettes low in carbs?
Yes, courgettes have around 3 gm of carbs per serving which is low.
Does zucchini raise blood sugar?
Courgettes have a low glycaemic index (GI) and so will not cause huge changes in blood sugar levels. Zucchini contains beneficial antioxidants that may help lower blood sugar or insulin levels. Diabetics find it hard to regulate blood sugar levels due to metabolic issues. Hence, zucchini is helpful in regulating blood sugar levels in type 2 diabetics.
Why are courgettes healthful? Why can a diabetic eat zucchini or courgette?
Some experts consider zucchini a super food. But why? To begin with, courgettes are low in calories and carbs and rich in water. This makes them a favourite food for anyone on a diet.
Zucchini does have reasonable levels of vitamin C which can boost immunity and potassium that can control blood pressure. Experts say including more potassium and less sodium in diet can significantly reduce your risk of stroke or heart attack.
Courgettes are also rich in vitamin A, folate and fibre. All these nutrients can help in keeping heart healthy. Thus, eating courgette regularly can boost your heart health and lower the risk of stroke, regulate blood pressure and lower cholesterol levels.
Thus, eating courgettes every day may be a very good idea.
Does courgette help to lose weight?
Courgettes are really low in carbs and calories. That in itself is great for weight loss. Moreover, zucchini has plenty of water and fibre in it. Water in zucchini keeps you full for longer and makes you feel less hungry. This too helps with weight loss. So courgettes are very easy on your belly fat with just around 2gm of carbs and less than 1 gm of fat per 100 gm."
Words above from article here
Do you like eating zucchini/courgettes? They are certainly in my menu plans.
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Diabetic Friendly Courgette / Zucchini Recipes, see hereSome clever courgette / zucchini tips, see here
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All the best Jan
All the best Jan
I really like young zucchini. I am not fond of them when they grow bigger (as they seem to do overnight).
ReplyDeleteWe sure do like zucchini here at my house!!!
ReplyDelete...we enjoy them.
ReplyDeleteI love zucchini and buy them at the farmer's markets. The small ones are the most flavorful to me.
ReplyDeleteIn preparation for the prophesied famine, I tried growing courgettes in my garden for the first time this last Spring. I had great success!. No bugs or other pests. Sautéed them in butter and EVOO with herbs and spices. Yumm!
ReplyDelete-Steve
Me gustan los calabacinates. Gracias por la información . Te mando un beso.
ReplyDeleteInteresting Jan.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing useful information about such vegetable. We (Italians) call them zucchini 🥒🥒🥒 and this word is also used by people who live in American English speaking countries.
ReplyDeleteHave a nice weekend ☀️
I enjoy courgettes, but it was only when I had a glut that I learned how many do not like them. I couldn't give them away!
ReplyDeleteI enjoy them too
ReplyDeleteWe LOVE Zucchini anyway it's prepared!
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Donna
Courgettes are so easy to grow too. I definitely enjoy them.
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ReplyDeleteI do not often have zucchini, my hubby does not like it.
Take care, have a happy weekend.
I'm also a fan of zucchini. Even though I'm not diabetic, I enjoyed learning about the fact it's considered a super food.
ReplyDeleteFascinating. Zucchini is a great treat at this time of year, isn't it? Happy weekend to you both.
ReplyDeleteThis i s interesting. At this time of year, they grow like weeds in a garden and the prices at market are very reasonable. Thanks for a really good overview, jan. Happy weekend.
ReplyDeleteWe have ourgettes at least twice a week, I love them.
ReplyDeleteOh Zucchini time and your post is most informative ~ thanks,
ReplyDeleteWishing you good health, laughter and love in your days,
A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)
I haven't had zucchini for a long time, but will remedy that next time I go to the store. Thanks for this informative post.
ReplyDeleteI like them a lot and are part of our diet, zucchini cooked in very different ways are exquisite.
ReplyDeleteBest regards.
I always have zucchini in my refrigerator. I even use it striped in the cake mix. This helps lower blood glucose rates when we eat a portion.
ReplyDeleteSaludos Jean
Never tried a zucchini..very uncommon veggie here
ReplyDeleteI like young courgettes but after reading the article I realise I need to eat a lot more of them.
ReplyDeleteWe're getting lots of zucchini from the garden
ReplyDeleteWhat a healthy, nutritious and friendly veggetabl zucchini is .
ReplyDeleteBig thanks for sharing amazing facts about this gifted food dear Jan
I am happy we both are fond of it :)
Hugs and blessings
Another very interesting post.
ReplyDeleteThis year, my vegetable garden bore exceptionally delicious and various zucchini. I make some of them often.
Have a nice week.
I am glad my hubby likes them so well :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful blog
ReplyDeleteI love zucchini. I made some zucchini patties the other day. You shred some zucchini and add it to ground chicken along with some spices and cilantro. Fry the small patties up and dip in guacamole. They are so good.
ReplyDeleteZucchini ate so versatile and it’s great that they’re low carb.
ReplyDeleteI still have never eaten them.
ReplyDeleteSuelo hacerlos en puré y a la plancha. Besos.
ReplyDeleteI love the Zucchini. I was living in Italy, I was first tried Zucchini, and I love it.
ReplyDeleteI love the yellow ones and always pick them when small.xxx
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