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The colour green is becoming increasingly popular these days, and for good reason. People are beginning to change their lives to ones that are more sustainable and more “green”. It is no doubt important that we all make an effort not only to live a life that is as close to mother nature as possible, but we also have to pay her proper respect. Staying with the topic of “green” there are many foods that contain this wonderful colour. Not only is being more “green” important to the environment, but it is also good for your health. Broccoli is one of those green superfoods that has a powerful array of nutrients to boost our body, mind, and soul.
Some of The Health Benefits
Keeps your Immune System Strong: Broccoli is an excellent source of vitamin C. In fact, one cup of broccoli contains the RDA of vitamin C, which is an important antioxidant necessary for minimizing free radical damage and oxidative stress to your body; vitamin C is an effective antihistamine which aids in easing the discomfort associated with allergies and the common cold. Broccoli also contains immune enhancing nutrients such as beta-carotene, and trace minerals such as zinc and selenium to further strengthen ones immunity.
Contributes to Bone Health: Broccoli contains high amounts of both calcium and vitamin K. These micronutrients are important in the building and maintenance of strong bones, teeth and cartilage. They are the primary building blocks necessary for bone health and the prevention of bone related illnesses such as osteoporosis and fibromyalgia.
Regulates Blood Pressure and Maintains a Healthy Nervous System:Blood pressure is primarily the result of an imbalance of blood potassium and blood sodium levels, whereas the sodium content is too high in relationship to potassium. As broccoli has significant levels of potassium, to help alleviate some of the symptoms associated with high blood pressure (hypertension). Along with potassium, broccoli also contains magnesium which also helps to regulate blood pressure. The presence of potassium in broccoli not only helps regulates blood pressure, but also helps maintain a healthy nervous system, and optimal brain function, as well as promoting regular muscle growth.
Alleviates Sun Damage and Many Forms of Cancer: Broccoli is helpful in repairing skin damage thanks to the glucoraphanin it contains which helps the skin to detoxify and repair itself. Further to this, Broccoli contains glucoraphanin, which with the body processes into the anti-cancer compound sulforaphane. This compound can be effect in fighting the H. pylori, a virus found to highly increase the risk of ulcer formation and gastric cancer. Furthermore, broccoli contains indole-3-carbinol, a powerful antioxidant compound and anti-carcinogen found to not only hinder the growth of breast, cervical and prostate cancer, but also boosts liver function.
