Broccoli's the BEST

My mum forwarded me an email the other day from her trainer giving 7 reasons why broccoli is one of the best vegetables you can eat!

Here we go...

1. Broccoli contains glukorafanin which the body processes into the anti-cancerous compound, sulforaphane. Sulforaphane cleans the body of Helicobacter pylori, a bacterium known to increase the risk of stomach cancer. In addition, broccoli prevents development of breast, cervical and prostate tumours, and improves liver function.

2. Broccoli has a high content of soluble fibres which are known to reduce the levels of bad cholesterol in the body and improve digestion and gut health. Broccoli also prevents constipation, maintains normal blood sugar levels, and prevents overeating. Also, 100 grams of broccoli has the same amount of vegetable protein as 100 grams of rice or corn, but with less than half the calories.


3. Broccoli is a particularly rich source of kaempferol and isothiocyanate, which are considered the most powerful anti-inflammatory substances. Studies have shown that eating broccoli reduces the impact of allergies with these anti-inflammatory properties. 

4. Broccoli has the highest levels of vitamin C in the family of cruciferous vegetables. Vitamin C by itself is a powerful antioxidant.

5. Broccoli also has high levels of calcium and vitamin K which are important for bone health and prevention of osteoporosis at older age.


6. The anti-inflammatory properties found in broccoli may prevent damage to the walls of blood vessels.

7. Due to its high levels of potassium and magnesium, broccoli helps maintain normal blood pressure in the body.


So, let's go eat some broccoli!!