Broccoli: Nutrition and Health Benefits

 


Broccoli (Brassica oleracea) is a vegetable like cabbage. Broccoli has green blossom heads and a tail. It comes from Mexico and is quite possibly the most purchased vegetables in England.


Nutrition:

 1. Per 100g of broccoli carry 34 calories of energy.


2. Broccoli contain 81.3g of water. It also take on Crbohydrate(7g), Protein(2.8g) and a low amount of fat(0.4g).


3. Broccoli also contain a good number of Vitamins and Minerals including-
Vitamin(A, B, C, E, K), Sodium, Potassium, Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Selenium, Zinc etc.




Health Benefits:

1. As broccoli contains low amount of calories, it helps to control weight.

2. Broccoli carry a good amount of fiber and thus help to prevent Diabetes.

3. It also prevent cancer.

4. On of the most important benefits of eating broccoli is it keeps your heart healty. It also reduce risk of cardiovascular diseases and stroke.
 
5. Broccoli helps to decrease cell damage and looks you younger.

6. It also improves bone health and boost you immune system.

Post a Comment

0 Comments