Fresh Broccoli Heads
What Is Broccoli?
Broccoli is an edible green plant belonging to the cabbage family. It has large flower heads, known as floret that branch out from a thick stalk.
Broccoli is nutrient dense and is considered a superfood. Cooking methods are steamed, boiled,or sauteed. Broccoli is a low calorie food with a glycemic index of 15. The vegetable can also be eaten raw with dips or dressings.
Broccoli Nutritional Profile
- Vitamins A, C and K
- Folate
- Potassium
- Magnesium
- Iron
- Antioxidants Lutein and Sulforaphane
- Fiber
Broccoli Health Benefits
- Reduces risk of cancer
- Helps to manage blood sugar
- Protects the gut
- Vitamin C boosts immunity
- Helps heart health
Broccoli Inspired Meals
- Broccoli and bean salad
- Broccoli walnut salad
- Roasted broccoli
- Broccoli slaw
- Eggplant and broccoli Parmesan
- Broccoli tabbouleh salad
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