A brief sales pitch for broccoli! Broccoli has fibre, folate, vitamin C, vitamin K, calcium, beta carotene, iron, sulphoraphane, indoles and lutein/zeaxanthin.
Broccoli inhibits cancer, boosts the immune system, supports cardiovascular health and builds bones. It has been found to reduce the risk of prostate cancer. Steaming retains the anti-cancer properties whereas the benefits are reduced if broccoli is boiled for longer then 10 minutes.
Broccoli has a negligible glycemic load. So, broccoli once or twice a week is a valuable contributor to a low-glycemic diet.
Eat well!
Keith
