september 9 - september 22 produce make half your plate fruits & vegetables zucchini bread! “zoodles” quick tips zucchini • choose zucchini with smooth skins that feel firm to the touch and heavier than they should texture and pitted skin those with the darkest green skin have the most nutrients • store unwashed zucchini in a plastic bag in the vegetable drawer of the refrigerator • the bag should have a few holes in it and tied very loosely to allow for air flow • fresh picked zucchini should be used or frozen within 5-7 days • one zucchini has only about 25 calories and contains more potassium than bananas • zucchini provides nutrients that help reduce the risk of heart disease and certain types of cancer • zucchini and other types of summer squash have been shown to provide anti-inflammatory protection within the gastro- • the flowers of zucchini plants are edible and are considered a delicacy to be lower in carbohydrates and calories than fruits "commissary page 10
