Broccoli

Broccoli, also known as broccoli, like cauliflower , is a vegetable belonging to the Cruciferous family and the genus Brassica oleracea, Italica variety. Mainly broccoli is included in recipes for cooking for first courses, as garnish for a second dish and there are even those who enjoy this wonderful vegetable at the time of the snack or in the smoothie or green juice of breakfast.

Broccoli is a vegetable that can be eaten raw or cooked and can be steamed, baked, added to casseroles, soups or stews, can be prepared in sauces, eat gratin, fried, sautéed ... Of course, that is organic broccoli .

Do you know that broccoli is considered by many people as a superfood? In this article you will see that broccoli is a very beneficial food for health, know it and add it to your diet.



14 benefits of broccoli for health
Due to its composition, broccoli has numerous health benefits and on this occasion we show you 14 of them:

1.- Help prevent cancer

For its combination of antioxidants, pro detoxifiers and anti-inflammatories 4

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2.- Protects the cardiovascular system

It helps to reduce the levels of LDL cholesterol in the blood and prevents the formation of homocysteine, which is a risk factor for the cardiovascular system 4

3.- Protects eye health

Due to its carotenoid content, its intake is associated with the decrease in retinal, macula and crystalline problems

.4.- Prevents diabetes type II

Due to its antioxidants and the action of glucosinates

.5.- Protects the digestive system

Because of its high fiber content and Fito nutrients

.6.- Provides numerous vitamins and helps their metabolism

Mainly vitamin K and A, whose union helps people with vitamin D deficiency by regulating their metabolism. 4

.7.- Reduces the risk of chronic inflammation

Mostly for its sulfur compounds and the presence of isocyanates and omega-3 4

8.- Helps to prevent defects during pregnancy

Being rich in iron and folic acid 5,6

9.- Protects from infections

Thanks to the content of Vitamin A 5 or beta-carotene contained in broccoli

10.- Improves cellular regeneration and healing 5

More reasons to take broccoli during pregnancy and if there are skin problems.

11.- Regulates fluids and mineral balance

These functions are carried out mainly by potassium 4

12.- Help to lower blood pressure

Potassium helps the excretion of sodium and this decreases hypertension 4

13.- Protects the health of the bones

Broccoli is rich in calcium (strengthens bones) and magnesium (helps bone formation) 5,7

14.- Improve iron deficiency anemia

Because of its high content of iron, folic acid and vitamin C (which is necessary to help absorb the iron present in foods of plant origin)

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