Ingredients and Benefits of Broccoli for Health

Agustus 29, 2016
Ingredients and Benefits of Broccoli for Healthhas the Latin name  Brassica oleracea L.  and comes from the family  Brassicaceae  or cabbage. According to some literacy, broccoli is a vegetable that comes from the Mediterranean and has been cultivated since ancient Greece. In Indonesia, broccoli is a vegetable that is very well known, especially for people who live in urban areas. When she first appears, broccoli into the vegetables are quite scarce at high prices and are regarded as top class vegetables.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     However, along with the development of technology and knowledge, broccoli successfully cultivated in Indonesia, especially in cool areas like Lembang, Bandung and Malang. Although it is now easier to obtain, but the predicate as vegetables upscale maintained. This is because the content of nutrients in broccoli that are beneficial to health.

Broccoli for Health                                     

Any content of nutrients in broccoli? And what are  the benefits of broccoli  for health? The nutritional content of broccoli can be fairly complete. In broccoli are some nutrients such as vitamins A, B, C, K, and minerals like calcium also iron . Fiber and antioxidants in broccoli are also good for health.



Benefits of Broccoli for Health


The amount of the nutrient content in bokoli make it as vegetables that are beneficial to health when consumed as needed. Here are some benefits of broccoli for  health : 1. Lose Weight For those of you who are in the program to lose weight , then the broccoli can be a meal fit. Broccoli is a low-carbohydrate diet. The fiber content is high makes you feel full longer. 2. Preventing heart disease Scientists at  the Institute for Food Research  in Norwich, England, crossing two different types of broccoli to develop super broccoli that contains glucoraphanin up to 2 to 3 times the normal amount. In addition to good skin, glucoraphanin compounds known as compounds that are essential for  maintaining heart health.



  




3. The health of the eyes and skin   Broccoli contains  vitamin A and lutein which is good for the eyes. In addition, the content glucoraphaninnya can help repair skin damage due to sun exposure or the aging process.                                                                                                                                                                                                                

4. Prevent constipation fiber content naturally high in broccoli may help patients with constipation, smooth bowel movement and maintain digestive health in general. 5. Preventing cardiovascular disease Several studies have shown that  vitamin B6  and  folic acid  contained in broccoli offer some protection against heart disease and stroke. 6. Controlling blood pressure Broccoli may help maintain a healthy nervous system and balance the effects of sodium on blood pressure. In addition, the potassium content can help stabilize blood pressure and maintain the nervous system and healthy brain function . 7. Maintain bone health In the article first, I never discuss about how to maintain bone health . One way to meet the nutritional needs for bone, namely calcium  and  vitamin K . Well, broccoli is a vegetable that has both so it is good if consumed for healthy bones, teeth and prevent osteoporosis. 8. Preventing depression A study showed that people who folate deficiency are prone to depression, fatigue,  memory is poor, and mental problems may be more serious as schizophrenia. Broccoli is a good source of folate and vitamin B which is good. It is proven to improve mood and prevent depression. 9. Preventing cancer Scientists claim that broccoli is really capable of detoxifying the body and is known to have preventive properties against cancer of the breast, bladder, colon, and ovarian cancer because it contains indoles and isothiocyanates, phytochemicals in broccoli. A recent study conducted at the  University of Illinois found that the anti-cancer properties of broccoli can be increased when paired with spicy food containing the enzyme myrosinase, such as horseradish, mustard and wasabi. 10. Boost immunity According to Elizabeth Somer, health experts and food, broccoli contains  high levels of vitamin Cwhich can boost the immune system and helps fight infection. Moreover, broccoli is composed of phytonutrients and phytochemicals, including sulforaphane, which helps remove toxins from the body and strengthens the physical resistance against 

Well, now you know that the health benefits of broccoli turns a lot. So do not hesitate to consume vegetables this one.                                                                            RELATED POST                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                
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