When you were little, did you like to eat vegetables like broccoli? Most will answer no and some will say that even now that they are adults they still do not like vegetables. That is why this time we want to present you the benefits of “broccoli”, known by many as “the little green trees”.

For its sulforaphane content:

1.It works as an aid in the elimination of toxins in our cells.
2.Promotes cardiovascular health.
3.Has anti-inflammatory potential. For its fiber content:
4. It can help prevent constipation. For its content of vitamin A and C:
5.Has a positive impact on the immune system.
6.Has antioxidant properties.
7.Vitamin C is an aid in the collagen production process, which promotes healthy skin. For its iron content:
8. May help prevent anemia. For its calcium content:
9.Helps maintain healthy and strong bones.

Now you have 9 more reasons to integrate vegetables into your diet. Think no more! Contact your nutritionist or health specialist for advice on the best way to integrate it into your diet.

Author: Nerissa Álvarez
Review: Betzabe Guido

References

Mazataud, E. (2020). Sulforaphane, the secrets of the main active ingredient in broccoli. Naturopathic Medicine, 14 (2), 84-88.

Moreno, D. A., & Garcia-Viguera, C. (2008). Broccoli source of functional ingredients: glucosinolates. FOOD, NUTRITION AND HEALTH, 15 (2), 49.

Zamora, E. (2016). Broccoli cultivation. Guides series – vegetable production. University of Sonora. Hermosillo, Mexico.