The Power of Broccoli

Broccoli Purple

Purple Broccoli

Broccoli is so common now we forget how beneficial a food it is.

Broccoli Romanesco 1

Broccoli has high levels of fiber, vitamin C and other micronutrients. One 4 oz serving of broccoli has 150% of your daily vitamin C.

Broccoli contains the phytonutrients known as indoles and isothiocyanates which have anti-cancer properties

Broccoli Flower

Broccoli Flower

Broccoli has been found to help combat cancer, osteoarthritis and heart damage.

Many of these health giving properties are shared by other members of the cruciferous vegetable group: kale, cabbage, brussel sprouts, bok choi and cauliflowerBroccoli

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