How to chose the best Broccoli?
- The darker the Broccoli, the better it is, the dark green color usually indicates higher nutrient level.
For maximum nutrition it should be eaten raw, steamed, stir-fried and boiling should be avoided since it can lose upto 50 % of its nutrients after just boiling for 5 minutes.
Let's look into the benefits . A half cup i.e, 78 g of steamed Broccoli would give the following benefits:
1) It supports eye health : It contains 24% of the daily value of Vitamin A which supports vision.
2)It contains 10% Daily Fiber which helps in keeping the digestive tract healthy.
3) It gives 21% of daily value of Folate which supports normal energy production.
4) It gives 83% of daily value of Vitamin C which promotes glowing of skin and maintenance of good skin health.
5) It gives 138% of daily value of Vitamin K which helps the blood to clot after an injury.
It helps in some of the major bodily functions and thus categorized as a "Superfood".
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