Named the most healthy vegetable in the world that neither doctors nor scientists criticize
'06.12.2019'
Source: Jana delphi
There can be a lot of different vegetables in our grocery basket. All of them are undoubtedly beneficial. But scientists and nutritionists periodically review their usefulness. Do you know which product has never been criticized?
It's about broccoli! Jana delphi tells what is unique in it and how to properly cook this cabbage.
Many scientists agree that broccoli is the main and most necessary vegetable for man. It contains a huge amount of fiber necessary for the normal functioning of the intestine, and plant fibers help reduce the risk of various diseases: many scientists tend to believe that broccoli is an ideal protector against oncology.
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The benefits of broccoli are a rare combination of vitamins, amino acids and trace elements:
- there is more vitamin C in it than in citrus fruits, which means that it perfectly helps in strengthening immunity, maintaining vascular tone and skin beauty;
- vitamins contained in broccoli protect the gastric mucosa from ulcerative lesions;
- carotenoids are good for vision, and also have an excellent effect on skin condition;
- folic acid is ideal for pregnant women and baby's health;
- Vitamin B1 - an excellent helper for the nervous system;
- a huge amount of protein compounds contains many essential amino acids;
- broccoli is equal in value to beef, although, unlike it, cabbage does not have cholesterol;
- fiber helps the liver;
- broccoli has such a substance as sulforaphane - this organic compound of plant origin has an anti-cancer and antibacterial effect (it is broccoli that is recognized as a leader in its content);
- Israeli researchers, understanding the mechanisms that allow the body to suppress the growth of tumors, found that this process can be activated using a substance called indole-3-carbinol, and there are a lot of it in broccoli!
Agree, an excellent list for including broccoli in your diet. Although do not forget that everything should be a measure.
Cooking Broccoli Right - Easy! Inflorescences should be held in boiling water for a couple of minutes, or you can even steam them - then all useful substances are stored in them. But the fried cabbage almost loses its valuable properties. By the way, the broth that remains after cooking broccoli is better not to use.
