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5 Surprising Benefits of Organic Broccoli

Posted on March 17, 2021 by Shruti
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Broccoli, one of the world’s most dense and nutritious vegetables. If you include it in your diet it proves to be extremely beneficial for your health. It is packed with hundreds of nutrients, dietary minerals, and vitamins including Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Vitamin F, Vitamin B6, phosphorus, manganese, copper, and potassium. To get the benefits of all nutrients you need to balance your diet by adding organic broccoli to your diet or making juice of it. Let’s know about its nutritional facts and health benefits.

Nutritional Facts

According to USDA, one cup (100gm) of chopped broccoli includes-

  • Protein: 2.81g
  • Calories: 26
  • Fat: 0.29g
  • Sugars: 1.32g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Sodium: 24mg
  • Carbohydrates: 4.78g

Health Benefits of Eating Organic Broccoli

  • Reduce the Risk of Cancer

Broccoli is full of a sulfur-containing compound called Sulforaphane, which reduces the risk of cancer and prevents cell damage. The bitter taste of broccoli is due to the presence of Sulforaphane. Broccoli is a part of cruciferous vegetables which helps in reducing the risk of breast cancer, prostate cancer, colorectal cancer, gastric cancer, and bladder cancer.

  • Helps to Control Diabetes

Due to the presence of low sugar levels, high dietary fiber, and antioxidants, broccoli provides a great help in managing diabetes. It controls and regulates the cholesterol and lipid profile ratio. Together with carbohydrate control and a heart-healthy diet, broccoli also delivers positive results when it comes to controlling blood glucose levels.

  • Strong and Healthy Bones

Children and older persons are more prone to weakening of bones, osteoporosis, and calcium deficiency. Broccoli is one of the rich sources of Vitamin K, which directly strengthens and improves bone health by enhancing the calcium absorption ability of the body and reducing calcium excretion through urine.

  • Immunity Booster

The purple and green color of broccoli is due to the presence of antioxidants such as Vitamin C, Beta Carotene, Choline, Zinc, Copper, Selenium, and Phosphorus. These components are the best immunity boosters and can protect you from many diseases. Studies show that daily intake of 100-200 mg. of Vitamin C appears to be sufficient to protect you from certain diseases.

  • Allergies and Inflammation Reducer

Broccoli helps in reducing allergic reactions. It contains Kaempferol which helps to reduce the impact of allergies on our body. Omega 3 fatty acids found in broccoli help reduce inflammation. Another chemical named Sulforaphane found in broccoli, blocks enzymes that can cause joint destruction, so eating broccoli can be helpful for a person suffering from Arthritis.

Nutritional Wrap

Broccoli is called superfood with high nutritional values that provide several benefits to your health. In addition to the above-stated benefits, it also helps us in many ways such as its juice is best for hair growth, it controls cholesterol levels, cures stomach disorders, protects eyes against cataracts, and detoxifies our body, etc.

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