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	Benefits of Brocoli

Broccoli and other cruciferous vegetables such as cauliflower, cabbage and Brussels sprouts contain many healthy substances. They are effective in many problems, starting from combating cancer to monitoring hormone levels. Taking advantage of these small substances in foods to monitor our body's internal processes is known as phytonutrition and broccoli is rich in healthy phytonutrients that fight various diseases.

Cancer: Broccoli is rich in beta-carotene, a potent antioxidant, and is responsible for lowering the risk of lung cancer. Broccoli contains lot of Vitamin K that can also lower the risk of cancer.

Estrogen: High estrogen levels can cause cancer in both men and women. It causes various problematic symptoms in women undergoing menopause. It also makes a woman more susceptible to cancer. Broccoli is rich in a compound known as Calcium D-glucarate that can indirectly lower the risk of breast cancer by lowering the body's stress from estrogen. Another estrogen lowering compound is 13C, proved to lower estrogen amongst men and women, thus reducing the risk of cancer.

Capillary Strength: Broccoli contains lot of flavonoids and Vitamin C that support the strength of capillaries.

Asthma: Broccoli contains plenty of the antioxidant Vitamin C, a known anti-inflammatory agent. Research shows people consuming a diet containing plenty of fruits and vegetables rich in Vitamin C show reduced asthma symptoms.

Bruising: Vitamin C in broccoli can lower bruising in people with the tendency to bruise easily.

Liver Detoxification: Sulforphane in broccoli is a powerful inducer of enzyme secretion at the time of stage II liver detoxification. It can also show anti-cancer
properties.

Cataracts: The beta-carotenes or Vitatmin A present in broccoli seems to lower the risks of cataract formation.

Fiber: All cruciferous vegetables contain plenty of insoluble fiber that keep you regular and prevents colon cancer.

Broccoli and other cruciferous vegetables are excellent weight loss foods. They contain healthy fiber that keeps you full and helps in controlling insulin levels. A cup of fresh broccoli has 2.6 grams fiber with just 25 calories. Most of the calories are burnt during digestion, thus saving you the trouble of counting calories.

To obtain the maximum nutrition from broccoli and other cruciferous vegetables, either eat them raw or steamed. Cooking destroys most of the phytonutrients and lot of the fiber.

Broccoli is one of nature's wonder foods. It lowers the risk of many cancers, reduces inflammation, contains potent antioxidant powerful, helps to even unhealthy hormones and contains lot of fiber. Ensure you get your daily quota of broccoli.

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