What are the health benefits to eating broccoli? (raw)?!
and yes, i'm cheating. I'm using Ranch dressing but it's LIGHT! lol.
Answers:
Broccoli is high in vitamin C, as well as dietary fiber; it also contains multiple nutrients with potent anti-cancer properties. A single serving provides more than 30 mg of Vitamin C and a half-cup provides 52 mg of Vitamin C. The Dindolylmethane found in broccoli is a potent modulator of the innate immune response system with anti-viral, anti-bacterial and anti-cancer activity. Broccoli also contains the compound glucoraphanin, which can be processed into an anti-cancer compound sulforaphane, though the benefits of broccoli are greatly reduced if the vegetable is boiled. Broccoli is also an excellent source of a chemical which boosts DNA repair in cells and appears to block the growth of cancer cells. It is particularly rich in lutein and also provides beta-carotene.
A high intake of broccoli has been found to reduce the risk of aggressive prostate cancer.Broccoli consumption has also been shown to be beneficial in the prevention of heart disease.
It's also seriously yum. Crunchy, velvety trees lol
hey listen, use all the ranch, mustard, soysauce, miso you need
