BENEFITS OF BROCCOLI - 10 Reasons To Eat Broccoli Every Day.
No matter how much you hate vegetables, there is no denying that they are more nutritious
than any other food on the planet earth. Even among vegetables, the competition of
being more nutritious has won by none other than the nutritious broccoli.
Broccoli is associated with the family of cruciferous vegetables.
It is filled with many essential nutrients and vitamins.
In today’s video, we will show you 10 reasons to eat broccoli every day.
#1. Contains Strong Antioxidants. Antioxidants are incredibly crucial for our body.
They protect us from various diseases and help our skins rejuvenate. Antioxidants also help our
bodies in preventing cell damage that happened by free radicals. Broccoli has the highest number of
antioxidants than any other vegetable or fruit. The most prevalent antioxidant is sulforaphane,
which is produced from a compound called glucoraphanin. Sulforaphane has multiple
health benefits, including many health benefits like reducing blood sugar, cholesterol levels,
oxidative stress, and lasting disease progress. Another vital antioxidant that you will get from
broccoli is lutein and zeaxanthin. These two antioxidants help inhibit oxidative stress
and cellular damage in the eyes, such as cataracts and muscular degeneration.
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#2. Protect against cancer. There is no doubt that no superfood on the
planet earth can help us prevent or eliminate cancer. The least these superfoods could do
is prevent it from developing and inhibiting its risk factors. This is all we need to stop
cancer from entering and growing in our bodies. Luckily, broccoli serves as a lifesaver when it
comes to preventing cancer. It contains a key phytochemical known as sulforaphane. The bitter
flavor of broccoli is due to this chemical compound. A vital function of sulforaphane
is increasing the detoxification of airborne toxins, for instance, cigarette smoke. It also
assists in the reduction of the risk of developing certain cancers. However, more research is needed
to prove the anti-cancer properties of broccoli. They also possess bioactive compounds that help
in reducing the cell damage that has occurred by chronic disease.
A new wave of study has suggested that cruciferous veggies like broccoli help protect
many cancer types such as breast cancer, prostate, gastric, colorectal, kidney, and bladder cancer.
#3. It makes the heart healthier and happier. Broccoli makes the heart healthier in several
ways. Firstly, it lowers the levels of bad cholesterol and triglycerides,
which can be extremely dangerous for the heart. A study has also found improvements in acceptable
cholesterol levels of individuals treated with broccoli powdered supplements. The presence of
antioxidants in broccoli is beneficial in this regard. These antioxidants are beneficial in
lowering the chances of a heart attack. Another study has revealed incredible
results of broccoli in protecting the heart's health. When the broccoli was feed to mice,
it protected against cell death in heart tissue and prevented cardiac arrest.
Broccoli is also rich in fiber. Not only it aids in losing weight but in maintaining heart health.
#4. Keeps the bone healthy. Strong bones are essential for a quality life.
Unfortunately, most of us suffer from different bone diseases and conditions due
to a lack of certain vital minerals and vitamins. Broccoli is packed with essential nutrients and
minerals that provide density to our bones. And prevent it from any damage. Vitamin K,
potassium, magnesium, manganese, phosphorous, calcium, copper, zinc, iron, and vitamin A
and B are vital nutrients that broccoli contains and are essential to maintain our bone health.
These nutrients work together and promote bone strength and enhance its mass.
Vitamin K helps in preventing blood clotting and help us by keeping our bones potent and robust.
Another additional vitamin K role in improving bone mineral density
and reducing fractures rates in people with osteoporosis.
The recommended amount of vitamin K is one mcg per kilograms of body
weight. This means that a 65 kg adult will need about 65 mcg of vitamin K each day.
Luckily, about 100 g of steamed broccoli provides 145 mcg of vitamin.
So, if you even eat half of it, you will get the recommended doses of vitamin K.
Be very mindful of vitamin K consumption,
especially if you take medications that make the blood thinner.
#5. It makes the brain healthy. A healthy mind ensures a healthy and quality life.
As already mentioned, that broccoli possesses bioactive components. These compounds help the
brain is slowing down mental deterioration. It also helps in making our brain healthy and
nervous tissue performance better. A new wave of research has shown
that eating broccoli every day provides resistance against the mental decline of age.
Broccoli has a compound called kaempferol, which helps maintain
brain health and fights against cognitive decline. Another important compound is called sulforaphane.
It can support the brain's function when enough oxygen isn't provided to the mind.
#6. Improves immune function. You must have done many things to
boost your immunity. Have you tried broccoli yet? Broccoli gives a boost to immunity that helps us
fight against various infections and diseases. If you genuinely want to enhance your immune
system's function and flee from the worrisome cold and flu, try broccoli.
Broccoli has fair amounts of vitamin C, which helps the body fight off against infections.
Vitamin C also helps in the detoxification of the body and eliminates free radicals. These
free radicals will otherwise lead to wrinkles, arthritis, and age-related macular degeneration.
#7. Slows down the aging process. The aging process can't be diminished
completely, yes, but it can be slowed down by consuming rich foods in antioxidants.
The main reason behind aging is oxidative stress and reduced metabolic process.
One can't avoid aging altogether, but by improving our diets, we can reduce several
aging-related diseases and conditions. Studies have suggested that sulforaphane
can slow down the biochemical process by increasing the antioxidant gene expression.
#8. Maintains dental health. Dental and oral health is
essential. Brushing your teeth twice a day won't be enough; you have to take vegetables and fruits
that support your teeth. Luckily, broccoli is among those vegetables that ensure tooth health.
Broccoli possesses a wide range of nutrients that help us eliminate various oral infections and
diseases such as tooth decay and gum recession. Vitamin C and calcium provide oral health and
prevent the bacteria from causing periodontal diseases. Another vital nutrient is kaempferol;
it is a flavonoid, an antioxidant. It's a leading role in inhibiting periodontitis.
Sulforaphane also protects dental health and prevents the development of oral cancers.
Broccoli can also help in removing plaque naturally.
So, instead of paying a significant amount on scaling and whitening.
Spend some pennies on broccoli and get the scaling procedure done at home without any pain.
#9. Supports a healthy pregnancy. A pregnant woman needs a variety
of multivitamins and other minerals for the optimal growth of her baby. Broccoli
is among those healthy vegetables that have been proven healthful and beneficial during pregnancy.
Broccoli contains a good source of B vitamins, which are commonly referred to as folate.
Folate or B vitamin plays a very vital role in the growth and nourishment of the baby.
It develops the neonate's brain and spinal cord.
Regular and continuous intake of folate ensures a healthy pregnancy.
#10. Fights inflammation. Broccoli contains anti-inflammatory
compounds, which help in lessening the chances of many lethal diseases. But thanks to these
anti-inflammatory compounds, they help in protecting the cell from DNA damage. Broccoli
also helps in maintaining diseases and conditions like Type 2 diabetes, rheumatoid, arthritis.
Broccoli has a wide range of benefits for health. Try adding a small portion
of steamed broccoli to your diet. You can also add raw broccoli to your salads.
But if you are suffering from some medical condition, do consult a doctor.
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