Broccoli has gained much popularity because as we've all heard - it's loaded with healthy stuff. But really, how good is it?
- Steamed broccoli has more vitamin C than an orange and as much calcium as a glass of milk.
- One medium spear has 3 times more fiber than a slice of wheat bran bread.
- It is one of the richest sources of vitamin A.
- Broccoli, along with spinach, helps to minimize the risk of cataracts.
- Broccoli contains potent cancer fighting phytochemicals.
- It's listed as one of the foods most likely to prevent colon cancer.
- Broccoli is not alone: kale, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, and bok choy are in the same family and they all have cancer fighting properties.
Fit's Tips: Your mom was right. Eat your broccoli - it IS good for you.
Princesse Tam-Tam
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Marithe' F. Girbaud
Broccoli is in my top 3 favorite foods and has been since I was a kid. Of course, the other two are chocolate and Tasti D-Lite so......
1Broccolli's a Super Food!!!
2I love steamed broccoli... but I have to slather it in butter
3Awesome. I've always liked eating my "trees".
~M~
4Love broccoli - I even put it in my salads. At parties, I beeline for the tray of broccoli and cauliflower!
5Mmmm I love broccoli. I just had some for dinner tonight. Always a good and healthy choice.
6We just bought a veggie steam and the fresh broccoli tastes great. Yummness...
7Mmmmm...Steamed broccoli. It's great with cheddar cheese melted on it too.
8I love broccoli, cauliflower and carrots!! I don't know what's with the combination, but it is so yummy!!!
9i love steamed broccoli as well! just a little bit of salt and butter is enough for me, though, i don't need to slather it in anything. i actually really like these bags that you get in the frozen food section that allows you to steam the broccoli in the microwave. awesome! when i do that, i don't even need butter or salt. and if i have any leftovers, i feed them to my parrot because he loves fresh veggies!
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