Broccoli is a green vegetable which belongs from Cabbage family. It is
available in Dark or light Green color of flower head with leaves.
Fresh green broccoli |
Broccoli is looking like somewhat cauliflower. Only flower head of Broccoli is Green in color , where cauliflower is in white color. It is known for low calories vegetable along with vital vitamins and minerals.
Broccoli cuisines
Broccoli soup |
There is no doubt to
eat Broccoli in multiple way of cuisines. Steaming broccoli
is a easy and healthy cuisine. Broccoli salad is a healthy
food rather than that broccoli fry brings a delight
taste in Cuisine. Broccoli Soup and crispy also a healthiest
way to consume this vegetable. Adding fry rice, meat fry, and traditional Chutney We
can prepare delicious broccoli cuisine. Broccoli is widely used in Pizza, burger, and veg roll etc.
Baked pizza with broccoli toppings |
Broccoli salad |
Types of Broccoli
There are three commonly grown types of broccoli.
Calabrese
broccoli
Sprouting
broccoli
Purple
cauliflower
Nutrition of Broccoli
A Raw broccoli has 89% water, 7% carbohydrates,
3% protein, .
Vitamin of broccoli were Vitamin K, Vitamin C,
Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2,vitamin B3, vitamin B5,
vitamin B6, folate
Minerals like Calcium, Iron, magnesium, Manganese,
Phosphorus, potassium, Sodium , Zink
Benefits of Broccoli
1. Broccoli forms body tissue,
bone, Bone Marrow.
2. Benefits for bone and blood - Due to the
presence of Vitamin K, it helps bones healthy and strong. In
the another hand Vitamin K is an essential nutrient needed for blood
clotting.
3. Fibre and protein- Fibre and protein
Control Cholesterol.
4. Benefits for Heart - It is a best way to
eat raw broccoli or cooked broccoli. Regular consuming steamed
broccoli reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease.
5. Vitamin C – Actually Vitamin C builds collagen.
That helps to forms body tissue and bone.
6. antioxidant- Vitamin C is a powerful
antioxidant and protects the body from damaging free radicals. It heals
wound and cuts. Antioxidants help to improve immunity system.
7. Skin benefits- Broccoli Benefits for skin. It protects from
skin infections. It improves natural glow of skin
8. Broccoli has very low calories. It gives only 31
calories per cup (91 grams).
9. Benefits for eye- Broccoli helps in eye disorders.
Antioxidant of broccoli prevents blindness diseases.
10. By taking excess Broccoli, it helps to
gain body weight. It is possible Due to presence of Carbohydrate in
it.
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