BROCCOLI HEALTH BENEFITS
Benefits of Broccoli Broccoli is a very healthy vegetable with plenty of benefits that some of them are mentioned below; Fight cancer and common cold - Broccoli is a very good source of vitamin C which prevents from alimentary canal cancer, breast cancer, common cold and related diseases, vitamin C also plays an important role in absorbing calcium and iron. Diabetes – The abundant fiber of broccoli is very useful for diabetics. Diabetics should put this valuable vegetable in their diet to control their disease. Taking broccoli is effective in eliminating cardiac side effects results from diabetes. Osteoporosis – Broccoli has the same amount of calcium as milk, so consuming broccoli is very effective for those suffering from Osteoporosis or lack of calcium. Aging process – Broccoli lowers the risk of cancers, alzheimer disease (followed by getting old), heart diseases, and arthritis and prolongs the aging process. Anemic – Broccoli has many valuable minerals, the folic acid is one of them which is an anti-anemic component .Broccoli is a rich source of iron as well. Nutritionists recommend consuming vegetables 3to 5 times during the day. Half a cup of broccoli is a proper amount to eat in each time.
