Among the European favorites, broccoli is one of the leading places. This preference for this representative of the cabbage family is due to its unique composition. To eat broccoli is recommended in any form: cheese, stewed, steamed.
What is useful broccoli?
The chemical composition of broccoli is quite complex, which is the value of this product. Broccoli contains phytonutrients - these are complex biological compounds that make up the immune base of the plant. When ingested, these compounds begin to act as antioxidants, removing free radicals and eliminating toxins.
In addition to phytonutrients, broccoli contains:
- omega-3 fatty acids, amino acids and folates;
- 66% of carbohydrates of broccoli and about 3% of proteins make up the real value of the vegetable. And the proteins of this cabbage are easily assimilated and are comparable in nutritional properties with the proteins of meat;
- vitamins in broccoli: vitamin C in large quantities, vitamins B, PP, E, A, etc. Such a complex is remarkably reflected in the state of health, hair and skin;
- macroelements: calcium, sodium, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus;
- microelements: copper, selenium, manganese, iron, zinc;
- anticancer agents: sulforaphane, indole-3-carbine and synegrin. These substances increase the ability of immunity to fight cancer cells, stop their reproduction and destroy them;
- fitontsidy - prevent the reproduction of pathogenic fungi and bacteria in the human body.
The use of broccoli is manifested by the systematic use of this product for food. From it you can cook a variety of delicious and healthy dishes.
Broccoli helps to improve the secretion of bile, digestion, appetite , growth, development, and also the prevention of strokes, heart attacks, cancer.
Broccoli in diets
The calorie content of broccoli is very low and is only 30 units. Thanks to this caloric content and rich composition, broccoli is a suitable product for diets. In the process of dietary nutrition, which includes broccoli, there is an improvement in skin condition, hair, skin cleansing from rashes and acne, smooth weight loss.