In the Mediterranean countries and the countries of South Asia, this vegetable is consumed raw, boiled, baked, fried in oil and in batter. For overweight people, nutritionists advise to include broccoli in their daily diet.
Broccoli can be found in almost every store at an affordable price. It may seem surprising, but to get a feeling of fullness, a small portion is enough - 10 inflorescences is enough. To add flavor and enhance the taste, cabbage is combined with other nutritious foods: parmesan cheese, olives, bacon, low-fat cottage cheese. Ready meals will become a source of nutrients, vitamins, antioxidants. Even slightly boiled cabbage in salted water becomes a healthy dietary dish - after all, the calorie content of boiled broccoli per 100 grams of product is about 27 kcal. The calorie content of stewed broccoli is slightly higher - 39 kcal.
Boiled broccoli is considered useful for weight loss. In addition to the nutrients in the composition and low calorie content, broccoli is a source of coarse dietary fiber, which reduces appetite, gives a feeling of fullness and promotes natural bowel cleansing. When digesting broccoli, the body expends more energy than it receives from this product. Nutritionists call this negative calorie intake.
Broccoli is included in the diet of many show business stars. This is due to the abundance of nutrients and amino acids that are responsible for the youth and beauty of the skin, such as leucine, valine, threonine, tryptophan, methionine, lysine.
Broccoli regulates the processes of fat and carbohydrate metabolism. B vitamins, when combined with chlorophyll, help to better absorb carbohydrates, speeding up metabolism, and, as a result, increasing calorie expenditure. Constipation and intoxication of the body are also resolved with the active use of broccoli.
The vegetable is known for its excellent taste. A variety of recipes with broccoli will satisfy even the most sophisticated taste without compromising health or weight.
Fasting day with broccoli
For those wishing to lose weight, a fasting day with broccoli is suitable. For this, a soup is prepared specifically for weight loss. Thanks to this dish, you can satisfy your hunger without the risk of getting extra calories. The products that make up the dish are non-nutritive and useful for the human immune defense.
Making soup is extremely simple. Finely chop one large potato and one medium onion, then simmer for 5 minutes using a little water. Add 300-400 g broccoli and cook for 15 minutes. Place the cooked vegetables together with the broth in a blender and chop until smooth. Add salt, seasoning, skim milk.
On a fasting day, it is necessary to adhere to the fractional nutrition system, dividing the received amount of soup into 5 receptions. During the diet, you should consume plenty of fresh water, green tea or herbal infusions.
