Broccoli
Broccoli (Brassica oleracea) aka: Calabrese, Heading Broccoli, Sprouting Broccoli, is a green vegetable with numerous tiny florets and a notorious tree like shape.
Health benefits of Broccoli
- Increased Protection from Bacterial and Viral Infections
- Increased Immune Function
- Reduced Cancer Risk
- Reduced Risk of Colon Cancer
- Protection Against Heart Disease
- Regulation of Blood Sugar and Insulin Dependence
- Slowing the progression of AIDS
- Slowing Aging
- DNA Repair and Protection
- Protection Against Dementia
- Alleviation of Cardiovascular Disease
- Alleviation of Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
- Promoted Eye Health
- Alzheimer's Protection
- Osteoporosis Protection
- Stroke Prevention
- Reduced Risk of Type II Diabetes
- Reduced Frequency of Migraine Headaches
- Alleviation of Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
- Antioxidant Protection
- Prevention of Epileptic Seizures
- Alleviation of the Common Cold
- Prevention of Alopecia (Spot Baldness)
- Alleviation of Inflammation
Some of these health benefits come from nutrients concentrated in this food, and may not be effects of the food itself.
How to choose Broccoli
Look for dark green vibrantly colored florets and avoid broccoli that is yellow, or wilting.
Climate and origin
Originating in the eastern Mediterranean, broccoli does well in cool weather and favors temperate climates.
Taste
Broccoli has a sharp slightly bitter taste with a crisp, crunch texture.
Miscellaneous information
The name broccoli is derived from the latin word brachium which means arm or branch.
Similar tasting produce
Nutrition facts
| Nutrition Facts | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Serving Size | |||
| 100 grams (100g) | |||
| Calories | 34 | ||
| % Daily Value * | |||
| Total Fat 0.37g | 0% | ||
| Saturated Fat 0.11g | 1% | ||
| Trans Fat 0g | |||
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% | ||
| Sodium 33mg | 1% | ||
| Total Carbohydrate 6.6g | 2% | ||
| Dietary Fiber 2.6g | 9% | ||
| Total Sugars 1.7g | 3% | ||
| Includes --g Added Sugars | --% | ||
| Protein 2.8g | 6% | ||
| Vitamin C 89.2mg | 99% | ||
| Vitamin D 0mcg | 0% | ||
| Iron 0.73mg | 4% | ||
| Calcium 47mg | 4% | ||
| Potassium 316mg | 7% | ||
| Phosphorus 66mg | 5% | ||
| *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. | |||