Broccoli: A disease fighting resource

Broccoli may not be a favourite vegetable for many, especially kids, but it has a great number of properties to benefit your entire body. It can be stated as one of the best vegetables which fights numerous diseases. With the high vitamin content it tops the list in the vegetables department. It is known that broccoli has more Vitamin C in comparison to orange. It also has a good amount of calcium (even more than milk).

Just the presence of so many good qualities helps broccoli to combat many health problems. It contains components which fight diseases like cancer. Broccoli sprouts contain more cancer fighting elements in comparison to well-developed broccoli. Eating broccoli sprouts on a regular basis can help prevent stomach cancer. It also minimizes your chance of gastritis and peptic ulcer. Your sun-damaged skin gets a sigh of relief as it protects your skin. This helps to prevent diseases like skin cancer. Your heart problems are reduced and chances of heart diseases slope down to minimal.

If you want to improve cataract problems, have broccoli sprouts at least twice a week. Your chances of having cataract are reduced immensely. It builds your immune system if you have broccoli in small amounts. It spikes your system due to the presence of zinc and other required minerals. It should be considered as a boon for many pregnant women because it contains folic acid. It helps in proper development of the fetus without any defects. It is very good to help you with rheumatoid arthritis. The richness of vitamin C in broccoli saves you from suffering pain by polyarthritis. It is great for asthma patients due to its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory factors. Many of your asthma problems are helped by having broccoli. Deficiency of Vitamin C is the main cause of easy bruising. This deficiency is overcome by eating broccoli. 

Not sure where to start with adding more broccoli into your diet?  Check out the recipe below!