Love it or hate it, broccoli has it ALL going on!
) and I learnt a fun fact!
I learnt that although broccoli has been around for 2000 years, for the Italians, it has been a precious food since the Roman Empire.
However, when first introduced in England in the mid-18th century, broccoli was referred to as “Italian asparagus.”
So there you have it! A bit of history thrown into your day.
1. improves digestion,
2. lowers cholesterol levels,
3. detoxifies the body,
4. boosts the immune system,
5. protects the skin,
6. lowers blood pressure,
7. improves vision and eye health.
Bonus fact: it is also an excellent source of vitamin K, vitamin C, chromium and folate.
So now you know why broccoli is worth eating, let’s look at how you can add more of it to your meals!
- Enjoy raw broccoli by dipping it in hummus, seasoned tahini, or guacamole.
- Or finely chop or shred it and add it to salads.
- To retain the most nutrients in cooked broccoli, steam it, then drizzle it with extra virgin olive oil, olive tapenade, or a savoury nut butter sauce.
- You can also lightly saute broccoli in coconut oil, oven-roast it in avocado oil, and add it to dishes like stir-fries, soups, stews, frittata, and fajitas.
- Blend raw or frozen broccoli into smoothies.
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