Broccoli can be prepared in a variety of ways: boil, preserve, fry, freeze, or serve as an addition to other dishes. But this cabbage is distinguished not only by its wonderful taste, but also by great benefits for the body.
Composition and properties of broccoli
Broccoli is a miniature warehouse containing such substances as potassium, calcium, manganese, iron, zinc, phosphorus, sulfur, magnesium, fiber, provitamin A and a large group of vitamins, which contains vitamins K, PP, B5, E, B6, C, B2, U and B1. It contains a lot of the most valuable substance beta-carotene. In terms of the last element, broccoli is many times superior to any other vegetable.
An invaluable advantage of this subspecies of cabbage is a wide list of the above substances. In terms of their content, it is quite competitive even in relation to cauliflower. At the same time, it surpasses it by more than two times in terms of the presence of protein and mineral salts.
Fun fact: Broccoli contains as much vitamin C as lemon.
Broccoli is an indispensable health aid in the presence of many diseases. That is why doctors recommend adding this healthy vegetable to your diet. Broccoli even helps fight cancer. In practice, this vegetable can be called a natural miracle drug for the prevention and treatment of many types of cancers, including cancers of the prostate, uterus, breast, kidney, liver, rectum, lungs and intestines.
Practice has shown that this variety of cabbage is especially effective for cancer of the uterus and breast. This is because it removes excess estrogen from the human body. This is due to the fact that broccoli contains substances that are strong natural anticarcinogens (selenium, beta-carotene, potassium, zinc, vitamins E, A and C, as well as a number of amino acids with similar properties).
The high availability of fiber makes it possible to use broccoli in the prevention and treatment of almost all known stomach ailments. This is due to the fact that fiber does an excellent job of relieving constipation, which in most cases is the main cause of stomach disease. Fiber retains water, forms the bulk of the food mass, and helps efficient bowel movements.
During pregnancy, women are advised to add broccoli to their diet. After all, it contains a large amount of substances necessary for a child.
In addition, it helps to get rid of constipation, which often occurs in women while carrying a child.
The antioxidants found in broccoli, such as almost all vitamins belonging to the B group, vitamins C and E, help skin health, the latter gives shine and beauty to hair, radiance and freshness of the skin. In addition to all of the above, beta-carotene, vitamins K and A, folates and amino acids will help you keep your skin firm, youthful and fresh.
In addition to the antioxidants mentioned above, broccoli contains many useful substances such as beta-carotene, fiber, vitamins and acids from the omega-3 group, the presence of which helps to significantly lower the amount of bad cholesterols, reliably regulate blood pressure, thereby effectively maintaining work of the heart.
