Courgette

Yes, all vegetables are good for you. Eating vegetables reduces the risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and cancer. Vegetables are rich in fibre, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, which work together to support your health. Each vegetable has unique health benefits, which is why variety is so important.

Did you know that courgette can specifically contribute to the health of your eyes? This is partly because courgette is rich in vitamin C and beta-carotene – two key nutrients for good eye health. Additionally, courgette contains the antioxidants lutein and zeaxanthin. Research shows that these antioxidants accumulate in the retina, where they help protect the eye from damage caused by free radicals. This may lower the risk of age-related eye diseases, such as macular degeneration, and help maintain good vision. Moreover, a diet rich in lutein and zeaxanthin may reduce your chance of developing cataracts, a clouding of the eye's lens that can lead to poor vision.

You can never eat too many vegetables. Vegetables are very good for your health, and the more you eat, the better. There is no specific limit to how often you can eat courgette, as long as it is part of a varied diet.
A varied diet includes foods from different groups so that you not only get enough energy but also a wide range of nutrients that keep your body functioning optimally. Fruit provides not only vitamins but also antioxidants, whole grains give you sustained energy through their complex carbohydrates, and protein sources such as legumes, fish, or tofu help with muscle recovery and immune system support.
Variation within each food group is also important because each product contains a unique set of nutrients. For example, courgette is rich in potassium, while endive is high in folate and carrots provide beta-carotene. Eating too much of one group – for example, just courgette – can lead to an unbalanced diet, causing you to miss out on important nutrients for good health.

Courgette is gentle on the gut and is not known to cause digestive issues. However, this is not true for all vegetables. Some vegetables, such as onions, asparagus, leeks, and cauliflower, can cause problems, especially for people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). IBS often causes stomach pain, diarrhoea, or constipation.
People with IBS may be sensitive to FODMAPs, carbohydrates and fibres in vegetables, fruit, grains, and legumes that are difficult to digest. These substances are fermented in the gut by bacteria, producing gas. This is normal and even healthy, but it can cause discomfort in people who are sensitive to FODMAPs. Courgette is low in FODMAPs.