Broccoli is one of the most nutritional and tasty vegetable.  Broccoli gets its name from the Italian word “broccolo”, which means “cabbage sprout”. Broccoli consists of sulforophane which is very effective in reducing the risk of cancer. It is a good source of beta-carotene. Broccoli contains vitamins B1, B2, B3, B6, iron, magnesium, potassium, and zinc too.

Broccoli is also rich in vitamin C that increases the collagen in body that reduces the cancer prone radicals. It also consists of vitamin K that helps in blood clotting.

Broccoli is rich in fibers which is very effective in improving the digestive system.  It also improves the function of nerves and heart contraction.

The regular intake of broccoli reduces the risk of obesity, diabetes & heart disease. Here are some other benefits of broccoli:

Helps in Fighting Cancer

Broccoli is rich in sulforaphane compound that help in reduce HDAC enzymes. The HDAC enzymes are known to promote the free radicals of cancer in the body. It also consists of folate which reduces the risk of breast cancer in women.

Make Bones Strong

Broccoli is rich in vitamin K which is very necessary for bone health. The vitamin K improves the calcium absorption capability of body and reduces the urinary excretion of calcium.

Natural Detoxification

The fibrous content of the broccoli helps in the improvement of the digestive system.  It really very effective in curing constipation. It also reduces the risk of colon cancer. Regular intake of broccoli helps in excretion of toxins from the body in the form of stool and biles. It also regulates the immune system and inflammation.

Effective in Chronic Disease

The regular intake of broccoli lower risks of developing coronary heart disease, stroke, hypertension, diabetes, obesity, and certain gastrointestinal diseases. Also it lowers the blood pressure and cholesterol levels in the body. Studies have shown that broccoli also improve insulin sensitivity effectively.