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BROCCOLI
One of the sibling of cabbage family.Its a green plant whose large flower head is eaten as a vegetable.
Not knowing why other people hate the test of it,After listening lost of bad reviews regarding the bad test of Broccoli's I finally cooked a broccoli recipe and tested it.damm the test of it is really bad.This is actually my personal test experience obviously.I think many people(Including me) have only eaten after it's been boiled.or somehow we over burnt it.and then it tastes really bad and smells worse.
But recently, I came across a study about broccoli and that inspired me to give broccoli another chance.
Source
The broccoli contain several Vitamins, Minerals and Bioactive Compounds and other things.
Somewhere I read that One cup (92 grams) of raw broccoli contain:
Protein: 2.6 gram
Carbs: 6 grams
Fat: 0.4 grams
Fiber: 2.3 grams
Vitamin C: 135% RDI(Recommanded Daily Intake)
Vitamin A: 1w% in one cup
Vitamin K: 115%
Vitamin B9 : 15%
Potassium: 9%
Calcium :45 mg in one cup
Phosphorus: 7%
Selenium: 3%
Health benefits of broccoli
Broccoli decreases the risk of many problems like obesity, diabetes, heart disease, and overall mortality.
1.It Helps for Preventing Cancer-
Broccoli contain glucosinolates, chemicals that have sulfur. During digestion the glucosinolates,they are broken into active compounds
. And one of the compound have some properties which protest against cancer.
I actually forget the compound name.you can google it my friend.
And also Broccoli contain a decent amount of fiber which enhance the immunity system of your body and helps to fight against disease like cancer.
2.It may Detoxifies Your Body-
Broccoli contain glucoraphanin, gluconasturtiin, and glucobrassicin. Which have the ability to remove the unwanted chemicals from your body.
3. Broccoli may increase your bone density-
Broccoli contain decent number of calcium and potassium which helps you to improve your bone density.
4. Broccoli may help for protecting your heart-
The soluble fibre in the broccoli lowers the cholesterol levels.which may help for preventing heart disease.
5.Blood Pressure and Kidney Health
broccoli contain Sulforaphane which may also improve your blood pressure and kidney function,
6. Anti-Aging process
Broccoli contain a compound named nicotinamide mononucleotide ,which reduces the aging of your body cells.
And broccoli offers you another lots of benefits like Increases your metabolism, maintaining your hair or skin, boosting your immune system etc.
Is it safe to eat raw broccoli?
- it is very safe and healthy to eat brocolli raw.Firstly make sure that it washs properly.
- Raw cabbage is a good source of vitamins, minerals, and fiber that help protect your body.boiling it destroys up to 90 percent of the nutrients in this vegetable.
Disadvantages of Eating broccoli.
- The most common side effect is Its make you sometime gassy.
- Some people may have an allergic rash when they come in contact.
- sometime it creates some Bowel irritation, because of its high amounts of fiber.
But overall Broccoli is a very valuable vegetable for daily intake.so I personally highly recommend it for a healthy life.
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