Recipe Tips – Zoodles

5/15/2020

Recipe Tips – Zoodles

Constantly repeating what you make for dinner every night? Can’t seem to come up with a new dish to make? Try something out of your comfort zone!

Many people get stuck trying to come up with a new ideas for their meals. It almost seems impossible to come up with a bunch of healthy dishes on top of it all. Try to think a bit differently than you’re used to. With the right recipe you can enjoy the same plate you normally do, but with a healthier spin. Instead of a high carbohydrate dinner such as eating pasta, try making or buying zucchini noodles as a substitute. (White Noodles have about 42 grams of carbs while zucchini has about 10.)

Raw Spiralized Zucchini Noodles with Tomatoes and Pesto

DID YOU KNOW?

Zucchini has many wonderful qualities for our every day health.

They are high in water, electrolytes , and fiber which is helpful with digestion stated by Food Revolution Network.
Their large amount of potassium is great for circulation (512 mg).
They contain vitamin C (248 g) which is useful in maintaining and improving eye health by fighting free radicals. Glaucoma, cataracts and macular degeneration risks may be decreased with an increase of Lutein and Zeaxanthin, two antioxidants found in Zucchini reported in Annual Review of Nutrition.
EAT THE SKIN! Food Revolution Network states Zucchini skin is filled with high amounts of vitamin A & C, polyphenols, glutathione peroxidase, and superoxide dismutase. These nutrients are great for improving thyroid and adrenal functions along with protecting against oxidation and inflammation.