Enriched with health benefits, this super food is gathering praises all over the world .
Known for its cancer fightings properties .
Here are the amazing properties of broccoli
Cancer Fighter– Broccoli is been used world wide. It’s known for it’s cancer preventive agent sulphoraphane , which act as a blocking as well as suppressive agent for carcinogenic cells. A cancer fighter, broccoli has earn it ‘s place at the top shopping list.
Good for Bone Health and Knees – It has shown anti-inflammatory behavior and it slows down the decomposition of joint cartilage .Broccoli is loaded with calcium and Vit k , which helps in preventing osteoporosis.
Keeps a check on blood pressure –Maintain your sodium level in the body being Being rich in potassium, which helps in stabilizing blood pressure .
Helps fight depression. Good for People battling the blues ,who increase their intake of greens such as broccoli say they feel energetic and happier afer consuming it.
Good for Eye health. It contains lutein , which is good for eye health. Studies have shown that lutein helps prevent age-related cataracts. Additionally, broccoli is rich in vitamin A, which is essential for vision.
Broccoli improves immunity – Being rich in vitamin C, which boosts the immune system and helps fight infection. Broccoli is rich in phytonutrients and phytochemicals.
Good for autism –Another recent study has shown positive results in autistic children , they even showed a reduction in austistic symptoms when sulforaphane was added to the diet
How to use Broccoli in our daily routine
Make broccoli sprouts , use blanched broccoli florets as a snack along with healthy dip, use in pulav, stirfried vegies. Use these energy boosters in your daily routine.
How to Make Broccoli Sprouts
Process- soak broccoli seeds overnight , rinse in the morning , store in the jar , rinse
after few hours, you will see sprouts within 2 days.
How to use – Use in salads , Use in sandwiches, Use in poha and upma .
My Broccoli Sprouts Salad Recipe
Broccoli Sprouts- 1/2
Chopped onion and onion greens- 1/2 cup
Chopped cucumber – 1 cup
Roasted chopped capsicum/ red bell pepper- 1/2 cup
Coriander leaves- 2 tsp
Thick Curd- 2 tsp
Lime juice- 1tsp
Black pepper- pinch
Olive oil- 1 tsp
Steam or Blanch broccoli sprouts for 3-4 min. Mix all the herbs and spices in hung curd , Add sprouts it , Add lime juice and mix it. This salad can be used as spread for sandwiches and toast.
Enjoy this low cal and high protein salad for summers.
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