Health Benefits of Broccoli

A vegetable many kids turn their noses up at, yet one that’s important for everyone to be consuming on a regular basis is broccoli. This highly versatile vegetable can be served up a number of different ways and is going to make for a nutritious component of just about any meal you serve up.

The biggest thing you want to avoid when preparing your broccoli is serving it up in a high fat cheese sauce, which is what most people typically do. If you prefer using cheese with your broccoli, there are lower calorie cooking methods however, it can still taste great and won’t ruin your diet.

Let’s look at the many benefits of broccoli to know.

Did You Know?

·       If you steam your broccoli, you’ll get extra cholesterol lowering benefits that will help to boost heart-health. Steaming this vegetable is a much better choice than boiling or microwaving

·       Broccoli acts as a natural detoxifier in the body so can help you reduce unwanted toxins built-up in your system that can cause disease

·       Broccoli contains a particular nutrient called Kaempferol, which can help to reduce the impacts of common allergens that impact many people. Additionally, this is one of the best vegetables for those who suffer from a number of allergies to be eating regularly

·       Broccoli offers a good source of iron for those who don’t eat as much red meat as they should, and will help them maintain higher energy levels during exercise

·       Broccoli can assist with lowering the level of inflammation taking place in the body and treat inflammatory like diseases

Star Nutrients

Here are some of the main nutrients that gives broccoli it’s super nutrient boost:
Vitamin C,  Vitamin K, Vitamin A, Folate, Manganese, Tryptophan, Potassium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Magnesium, Calcium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin E, Iron, Selenium

How Broccoli Can Help You Lose Weight

Broccoli is one of the top foods to have in your weight loss diet plan because of the fact it is very low in calories coming in at just 30 per cup raw serving and the fact that it will provide a good source of insoluble dietary fiber, helping increase the bulk of your meals.

Broccoli can also be served any number of ways including raw, steamed, stir-fried, or added to baked casserole dishes. This makes it an easy food to start eating to boost both the nutrition and the taste of your dishes.

Let me know in the comment box below what you learned for this article and what is your favorite way to enjoy broccoli 🙂