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Suffer from bloating? This vegetable will improve your digestion

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Garden-Stuffed Zucchini Boats
  • Zucchini is a low-calorie vegetable recommended for reducing bloating due to its high water content.
  • Its low fermentable carbohydrate content makes it gentle on sensitive stomachs, including those with irritable bowel syndrome.
  • A single average-sized zucchini provides approximately 2 grams of fibre, which is beneficial for digestion.
  • The water content in zucchini helps to flush out excess bloat from the body.
  • Other summer squashes, such as yellow summer squash, also offer important nutrients like Vitamin C and potassium for hydration.
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