HEALTH BENEFITS OF ZUCCHINI FOOD AS MEDICINE: Did you know: zucchini is the cousin to squash and melons? Zucchini is an excellent source of manganese, vitamins C, A, and B, and antioxidants, particularly lutein and zeaxanthin. These antioxidants are especially beneficial in protecting eye health, age-related macular degeneration, and cataracts. The manganese, zinc, and B vitamins…
SUMMER RATATOUILLE RECIPE FOOD AS MEDICINE: Local organic produce is picked at the peak of ripeness, ensuring the most flavor and is significantly more nutritious than conventionally grown produce on a micronutrient level. Ratatouille is a great way to bring together all the best local summer produce in a simple, one skillet dish. Eggplant, the…
FOOD-AS-MEDICINE: ZUCCHINI! This long sweet summer squash varietal is a cousin to cucumbers and melons in the Cucurbitaceae family. While each variety may have a distinct shape, color (both yellow and green), size and flavor, all varieties share some common characteristics. Regardless of variety, all parts of summer squash are edible, including the flesh, seeds…
