Health Benefits of Broccoli
Broccoli's noteworthy nutrients include vitamin C, vitamin A (mostly as beta-carotene), folic acid, calcium, and fiber. While the calcium content of one serving doesn't equal that of a glass of milk, broccoli is an important calcium source for those who don't consume dairy products. Calcium does more than build strong bones. Research shows that this mineral may play a role in the control of high blood pressure, and it may work to prevent colon cancer. | Live Green |
Beta-carotene and vitamin C are important antioxidants that have been linked to a reduced risk of numerous conditions, including cataracts, heart disease, and several cancers.
Broccoli is a fiber find. Not only is it a rich source, but half of its fiber is insoluble and half is soluble, helping to meet your needs for both types of fiber. But the story doesn't end with broccoli's rich array of nutrients. Broccoli provides a health bonus in the form of protective substances that may shield you from disease. Botanically, broccoli belongs to the cabbage family, collectively known as calciferous vegetables.
We've all been told that eating broccoli is healthy, but why does it have such a bad reputation in terms of taste? How come so many people despise eating it? For the longest time I wouldn't touch broccoli either, but in the years of studying health, I've learned just how important broccoli is.
I wanted to include more broccoli into my diet, and I wanted to make it something I desired and enjoyed, rather than something I had to force myself to eat.
The key is learning and being creative with ways you prepare it. Traditionally, people steam or boil broccoli. This completely takes away the flavor and makes it very bland, which makes it easy to see why so many children hate eating it.
There are many more creative ways to add broccoli into your foods such as; adding it to fresh salads, adding it on pizza, sautéing it with mushrooms, olive oil, and lots of Italian spices. Try and get creative and find new ways to include broccoli in your meals without making it something scary.
My favorite method is taking it in powder form, in conjunction with many other healthy herbs and vegetables. You can mix the powder into some fresh fruit juice which makes it much more enjoyable to drink.
Here are 10 benefits of Broccoli to help give some motivation!
1) Very high amounts of Vitamin C and Vitamin A
2) Aids in Food Absorption
3) Loaded with Folic Acid
4) High in Potassium and Fiber
5) Prevents and Fights Cancer
6) High in Calcium
7) Aids and Prevents Alzheimer's Disease, Diabetes, Arthritis, Heart Disease
8) Slows and Reverses Aging
9) Aids the Liver
10) Lowers Blood Pressure
The Liver
A lot of my studies have been on the liver, and just how important they are to our bodies and good health. Our livers are responsible for so much that we absolutely must become more aware of how to keep it healthy. Our livers break down all our foods, cleanses the toxins in our bodies, processes all of our sensory input, and is our heat-furnace. It's the only organ in the body that can regenerate.
Our livers are extremely abused in our society, and broccoli can play an important role in helping to heal our livers.
Bonus Tip!
The best way to take, and receive, the awesome benefits of Broccoli is in powder form in conjunction with other healing herbs. You can find high amounts in a quality, green super food powder to detox and heal the body.
Amounts per 1 cup chopped (91.0g)
Amounts Per Selected Serving%
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%DV
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Calorie Information
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Calories
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30.9 (129 kJ) 2%
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From Carbohydrate
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21.9(91.7kJ)
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From Fat
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2.8(11.7 kJ)
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From Protein
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6.3(26.4 kJ)
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From Alcohol
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0.0(0.0 kJ)
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Carbohydrates
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Total Carbohydrate
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6.0g 2%
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Dietary Fiber
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2.4g 9%
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Starch
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0.0 g
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Sugar
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1.5g
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Sucrose
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91.0mg
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Glucose
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446mg
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Fructose
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619mg
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Lactose
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191mg
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Maltose
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191mg
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Galactose
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0.0mg
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Protein & Amino Acids
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Protein
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2.6 g 5%
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Vitamins
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Vitamin A
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567 IU 11%
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Retinol
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0.0 mcg
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Retinol Activity Equivalent
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28.2 mcg
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Alpha Carotene
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22.7 mcg
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Beta Carotene
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329 mcg
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Beta Cryptoxanthin
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0.9 mcg
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Lycopene
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0.0 mcg
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin
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1277 mcg
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Vitamin C
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81.2 mg 135%
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Vitamin D
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~~
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Vitamin E (Alpha Tocopherol)
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0.7 mg4%
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Beta Tocopherol
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0.0 mg
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Gamma Tocopherol
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0.2 mg
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Delta Tocopherol
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0.0 mg
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Vitamin K
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92.5 mcg116%
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Thiamin
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0.1 mg4%
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Riboflavin
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0.1 mg6%
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Niacin
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0.6 mg3%
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Vitamin B6
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0.2 mg8%
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Folate
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57.3 mcg14%
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Food Folate
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57.3 mcg
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Folic Acid
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0.0 mcg
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Dietary Folate Equivalents
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57.3 mcg
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Vitamin B12
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0.0 mcg0%
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Pantothenic Acid
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0.5 mcg 5%
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Choline
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17.0 mg
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Betaine
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0.1 mg
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Minerals
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Calcium
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42.8mg 4%
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Iron
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0.7 mg4%
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Magnesium
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19.1 mg5%
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Phosphorus
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60.1 mg6%
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Potassium
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288 mg8%
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Sodium
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30.0 mg1%
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Zinc
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0.4 mg 2%
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Copper
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0.0 mg2%
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Manganese
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0.2 mg 10%
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Selenium
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2.3 mcg 3%
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Fluoride
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~
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Sterols
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Cholesterol
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0.0 mg 0%
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Phytosterols
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~
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Campesterol
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~
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Stigmasterol
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~
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Beta-sitosterol
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~
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Others
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Alcohol
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0.0 g
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Water
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81.3 g
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Ash
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0.8 g
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Caffeine
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0.0 mg
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Theobromine
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0.0 mg
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Footnotes for Broccoli, raw
Source: Nutrient data for this listing was provided by USDA SR-21. Each "~" indicates a missing or incomplete value.
Percent Daily Values (%DV) are for adults or children aged 4 or older, and are based on a 2,000 calorie reference diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower based on your individual needs.
Nutrition Data's Opinion, Completeness Score™, Fullness Factor™, Rating, Estimated Glycemic Load (eGL), and Better Choices Substitutions™ are editorial opinions of NutritionData.com, given without warranty, and are not intended to replace the advice of a nutritionist or health-care professional. Nutrition Data's opinions and ratings are based on weighted averages of the nutrient densities of those nutrients for which the FDA has established Daily Values, and do not consider other nutrients that may be important to your health or take into account your individual needs. Consequently, Nutrition Data's higher-rated foods may not necessarily be healthier for you than lower-rated ones. All foods, regardless of their rating, have the potential to play an important role in your diet.
The Amino Acid Score has not been corrected for digestibility, which could reduce its value.
Percent Daily Values (%DV) are for adults or children aged 4 or older, and are based on a 2,000 calorie reference diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower based on your individual needs.
Nutrition Data's Opinion, Completeness Score™, Fullness Factor™, Rating, Estimated Glycemic Load (eGL), and Better Choices Substitutions™ are editorial opinions of NutritionData.com, given without warranty, and are not intended to replace the advice of a nutritionist or health-care professional. Nutrition Data's opinions and ratings are based on weighted averages of the nutrient densities of those nutrients for which the FDA has established Daily Values, and do not consider other nutrients that may be important to your health or take into account your individual needs. Consequently, Nutrition Data's higher-rated foods may not necessarily be healthier for you than lower-rated ones. All foods, regardless of their rating, have the potential to play an important role in your diet.
The Amino Acid Score has not been corrected for digestibility, which could reduce its value.
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