Broccoli Benefits

Broccoli and other cruciferous vegetables like cauliflower, cabbage and brussel sprouts have several healthy substances in them. They do everything from fight cancer to regulate hormone levels. Using these tiny substances in foods to regulate our body’s internal processes is called phytonutrition and broccoli is full of healthy phytonutrients which combat many ailments:

* Cancer. Broccoli is high in beta-carotene, a powerful antioxidant, and is associated with a reduced risk of lung cancer. Broccoli is high in Vitamin K which may also lessen the risk of cancer.

* Estrogen. High estrogen levels can lead to cancer in both men and women. It also increases a woman’s risk for cancer. Broccoli is high in a compond called Calcium D-glucarate which may indirectly reduce the risk of breast cancer by reducing the body’s stress from estrogen.

* Capillary Strength. Broccoli is full of flavonoids and Vitamin C which help support the integrity of capillaries

* Asthma. Broccoli contains a good share of the antioxidant Vitamin C which is also anti-inflammatory.

* Bruising.

* Liver Detoxification.

* Cataracts.

* Fiber. All cruciferous vegetables are high in insoluble fiber which helps you stay regular and protects from colon cancer.

Broccoli and other cruciferous vegetables make great weight loss foods. One cup of fresh broccoli has 2.6 grams fiber and only 25 calories. Broccoli is one of nature’s all time great foods.