06-02-2010

Broccoli is a vegetableBroccoli, broccoli or broccoli is a vegetable of the cruciferous family that is increasingly fashionable for its nutrients and multiple properties.

Properties of broccoli, broccoli

  • His contribution Zinc promotes better function of the prostate and sperm quality.
  • People with macular degeneration trend should not lose sight of their diet because the broccoli is very rich in lutein.
  • Ideal for people who need high folic acid and iron (pregnant, nursing, anemic, etc.).
  • Broccoli is a vegetable much to consider in Menopause since like soya (soy) acts as a phytoestrogen, which provides both Calcium.
  • Very convenient for people who need vitamin K (prevents bleeding)
  • Appropriate in cases of constipation for good supply of fiber.
  • The broccoli or broccoli promotes good skin and mucous membranes as it contains antioxidants such as beta-carotene, selenium, SOD (superoxide dismutase), vitamin C and Zinc. It has a good effect as antioxidant or anti-aging skin.
  • Your contribution of substances such as indole, Sulfarano and Fenetilisotiocianato, that seems to protect the Benzo (carcinogen present in cigarette smoke from automobiles, etc.). And rich in antioxidants such as beta carotene, vitamin C, selenium The Sod or zinc superoxide dismutase and food make it a key in the fight against cancer and the bacteria Helicobacter pylori. It could also facilitate the action of enzymes that eliminate carcinogens.
  • Broccoli is great in dieting as nourishing and not fattening because it is very low in calories.

Nutrition Information from broccoli, broccoli (per 100g)

  • It is one of the plants with more nutrients and fewer calories. It is very important to eat good fresh as the beginning to yellow indicates that it has lost most vitamins and minerals. Ideally, steaming so you do not lose their nutrients.

  • It has only 39 calories and 4.5 g. Protein per 100 grams of fresh produce.
  • The broccoli is very rich in folic acid, Sulfur, Beta carotene, vitamin C, vitamin K, Calcium, Iron, Potassium, Selenium, Zinc.

Did you know that broccoli, broccoli …?
It is food that is not appropriate for people with hypothyroidism as it tends to “teething” a little this function.

You will notice that the broccoli or broccoli has an intense smell and taste, very distinctive, due to its rich nutrient sulfur.

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