12 Health Benefits of Broccoli

What is broccoli?

Broccoli belongs to the cruciferous vegetable. The blossoms of broccoli are arranged tree-like and branch out from a stem. The head of broccoli resembles a flower.

Nutritional value of broccoli 

Energy - 33 calories Water - 89% Protein - 25 g Carbohydrate - 6 g Fibre - 4.4 g Fat - 4 g

Health benefits  of broccoli 

1. Prevents cancer 2. Improves heart health 3. Detoxification 4. Controls cholesterol 5. Improves digestion 6. Reduces allergic reaction

7. Rich in antioxidants 8. Anti-inflammatory benefits 9. Improves metabolism 10. Boosts immunity 11. Anti-ageing 12. Diabetes

Side effects of broccoli

1. Allergies 2. Stomach uneasiness 3. Hypothyroidism 4. Flatulence 

Broccoli recipes

Roasted broccoli 1. Chop broccoli and season it with olive oil and salt. 2. Bake it in the oven for 200 degrees Celsius. 3. You can also roast the broccoli for 15 minutes in a pan and add some diced potatoes and onion.

Broccoli salad  1. Add some freshly blanched broccoli to the salad. 2. Broccoli can be included in vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes.