CRUCIFEROUS VEGGIES HEALTH BENEFITS AND NUTRITION VALUES
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BROCCOLI NUTRITION VALUES Broccoli is one of
the most nutritious vegetables, it contains complex
carbohydates (fiber), protein, vitamin C, vitamin A,
potassium, folic acid, calcium and iron. Broccoli is
also a good source of anti-oxidants such s beta
carotene, folic acid and lutein. It is believed that
Broccoli helps regulate blood sugar, prevent high
cholesterol, ulcers and viral infections.
Studies show that using a lot of water to cook vegetables can cause them to lose much of their cancer-fighting antioxidants. Most of the anti-oxidants are water-soluble, during boiling, they leak into the cooking water, reducing the nutritional benefits of the veggies.
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