Broccoli is a kind of a cauliflower. It is one of the most useful vegetables. Its nutritional value very high, and curative qualities - some of the most effective.
Advantage of broccoli
Useful and medicinal properties of cabbage of broccoli are caused by its rich mineral and vitamin structure. It contains group B vitamins and also vitamins A, C, E, K, U. Vitamin C in this vegetable in two and a half times more, than in a citrus. Broccoli contains chrome, copper, selenium, iron, sodium, calcium, a pine forest, potassium, iodine, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus. This product is a good source of cellulose. The proteins which are a part of a plant give to an organism the valuable amino acids participating in all processes of activity of an organism.
Omega-3 fatty acids which are present at broccoli are an important component of cages and brain structures. At consumption, broccoli makes positive impact on all organism. This product increases immunity, cleans intestines from slags and toxins. Broccoli is considered remarkable anti-cellulite means, the potassium which is contained in it improves water exchange in an organism, and copper increases durability and elasticity of connective tissues.
It is very useful to use daily broccoli to people with the weakened immunity, to pregnant women, small children.
Broccoli in healthy food
The chrome which is contained in broccoli in a large number positively influences work of a pancreas, normalizes process of production of insulin, normalizes sugar level in blood. Vitamin U helps to cure ulcer damages of digestive tract. Antioxidants which are a part of cabbage of broccoli protect an organism from presenilation, free radicals eliminate, reduce cholesterol level.
Consumption of broccoli improves composition of blood and well affects work of a cardiovascular and blood system, at the same time the cardiac muscle becomes stronger, arterial blood pressure is normalized. Inclusion of broccoli in a diet prevents destruction of bones, teeth and is great prevention of osteoporosis. Broccolis recommend to include in a recovery diet at treatment of a cataract as it contains the substances which are positively influencing a condition of a crystalline lens and a retina of eyes.
As it is correct to use broccoli
Caloric content of broccoli of very low, only 30 kcal on 100 g therefore it is a remarkable product which can be included in dietary food. There is a lot of recipes of dishes with broccoli. However the best way of its use - in the raw, that is in salads. Salads are cooked from young plants, more mature vegetables are steamed and given as an independent dish or as a garnish.
Broccoli have no contraindications, except individual intolerance of a product.
This vegetable can be frozen for the future. Negative property of broccoli - fast destruction of useful substances at heat treatment therefore it is necessary to boil it no more than 5-6 minutes.