Broccoli. One of many amazing super foods. I love broccoli when it is lightly steamed, so you aren't cooking out all the nutrients it is packed with, and still a bit crunchy. Yum!
- is fiber-rich, which helps out your GI (gastrointestinal) tract.
- reduces blood cholesterol levels
- is loaded with Vitamin C, which aids iron absorption, prevents the development of cataracts, and eases the symptoms of colds.
- has folic acid which helps women sustain normal tissue growth and helps fight birth defects
- aids those battling high blood pressure and osteoporosis due to its high amounts of potassium.
- contains the phytonutrients sulforaphane and the indoles, which have significant anti-cancer effects.
- can optimize your cells' detoxification process
- helps sun-damaged skin
- has cardiovascular benefits
- been linked to preventing and controlling Alzheimer's disease, diabetes, malignant tumors, athritis and even the aging process.
Now that's a lot of power in a little tiny veggie!!
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