BROCCOLI
Scientific name : Brassica aleracea
Common name : Broccoli
Family : Brassica
It is a dark green vegetable with tiny tight heads that mounted on stem-like buds. It is described as “heads like cauliflower” and “stems like asparagus” by Jhon Randolf in a Tretise on gardening by citizen of Virginia.
HEALTH BENEFITS
- High antioxidant contents. It is rich in chlorophyll, flavanoids (kaempferol and quercitin), carotenoids ( lutein, zeaxathin and beta-carotene), vitamins A, C and E, indoles, sulphoraphane (Potent detoxifier), and minerals such as manganese and zinc.
- Contain 3 glucosinolate pytonutrients (glucoraphanin, gluconasturtiian, activation, neutralization and removal and unwanted substances in the body.
- Excellent source of dietary fibers, vitamin A, B9 (folic acid) C and K.
- Very good source of proteins, amino acid (tryptophan), omega-3 fatty acids, vitamins B2 and B6, and minerals such as magnesium, manganese, phosphorus and potassium.
- Good source of vitamins B1, B3, B5 and minerals like calcium and iron.
- Also contains carbohydrates and amino acids.
- Anti tumor or anti-cancer properties. It has glucosinolates that posses anti-carcinogenic properties and indole-3-carbonol that protects against cell growth and proliferation of breast, colon, bladder, ovarian and prostate cancer.
- Cardiovascular protection. It lowers blood LDL “bad” cholesterol level and high blood pressure.
- Reduces the risk of developing diabetes mellitus (DM). It lowers blood sugar level by regulating insulin production due to chromium content.
- Digestive support. It relieves constipation due to high fiber content. It also has an anti-ulcer activity. It contains glucosinolates that prevent helicobacter pylori overgrowth in the lining of the stomach.
- Eye care. Protect the eyes from developing blindness, cataract and age related macular degeneration (AMD) due to its excellent source of vitamin A and carotenoids (lutien and zeaxanthin).
- Central nervous system protection. It reduces the risk and prevents developing neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.
- Anti-inflammatory process.
- Bone health. It prevents bone loss and osteoporosis due to high content of calcium and phosphorus.
- Skincare. Prevents and reduces the damaging effects of UV sun exposure.
- Prevents anemia due to high level of iron and vitamin C.
- Prevents vitamin D metabolism in proper balance.
- In pregnancy, it prevents the risk of developing neural tube defects in the newborn due to folate content.
- It has an anti-viral activity.
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