BROCCOLI GREEN VEGETABLE PLANT; THE FLOWERING CREST OF A CABBAGE(A VEGETABLE PLANT YOU SHOULD ALWAYS EAT).

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Today's health talk will be on BROCCOLI
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Broccoli is one of all the numerous edible green plant. The name Broccoli was gotten from an italian word which is the plural of Broccolo meaning THE FLOWERING CREST OF A CABBAGE. You will never want to exclude Broccoli if you have a vegetable garden because of its natural benefit to the human health most especially the brain and its productivity. Broccolli produce one large head, which is harvested and after produces another three to four smaller side shoot.

Nature has given us plethora solutions to health problems, Guess What??
Broccolli leafs contains Vitamin A, beta-carotene, Thiamin, Protein, Fiber, Niacin,Riboflavin, Calcium, Iron, Selenium, Vitamin C,Pantothenic Acid, Folate, Potassium,omega-3 fatty acids and many more!!!, All in one vegetable plant, What an Advantage!

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Broccoli can give you the nutrient you need for a whole day, It can be called a mini-tree because it comes in different varieties,which are:

• Calabrese broccoli
• Broccoflower
• Broccoli rabe
• Gai-lan( Chinese broccoli)
• Purple Cauliflower
• Sprouting broccoli

They belongs to the Italica Cultivar group of Brassicaceae oleracea and it taste mildly bitter just like cabbage because it contains glucosinolates which is a natural compound.

Health Benefits of Brocolli

• Reduce Mortality by Preventing Chronic Diseases: The chances of suffering from any chronic disease such as Cancer, Diabetes, Heart disorder,Asthma and many other lethal is reduced to some extent for people whom consume brocolli either steamed,Boiled or taken raw.

• Healthy Liver: Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease caused mainly by consuming excess fat which leads to liver cirrhosis and cancer can be controlled by adding this cruciferous green veggie plant to your meal. It could be helpful in reducing the chances of liver-affecting diseases and also raising the level of detoxification and enzymes which makes it serve as a Liver protector mostly from damages.

• Anti-aging Benefits:Broccoli combats the aging process with the help of a compound called nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN) present in it. NMN promotes the production of a compound which triggers metabolism and hence prevents genetic changes that lead to premature aging. Antioxidants like vitamin A, vitamin C, and collagen also play a key role in delaying aging.Source.You can also choose Broccoli if you wish to slow down

• Improves Sexual Performance: Brocolli contains Vitamin C and Folate helps increase libido because it boost and aid circulation of blood to every organ of the body which gives it the ability to improve ferility and enhance sperm count. An increase in the level of Folate consumed by a person enhance the production of semen which can highly improve fertility most especially in men.

• Healthy Bone and Teeth: Broccoli keeps the bones and teeth strong as it is rich in vitamin K, calcium, magnesium, zinc, and phosphorus. Eating it can be very beneficial, particularly for children, old people, and pregnant or lactating women. That’s because these are the people most prone to osteoporosis, weakening of bones and teeth, and calcium deficiency. Moreover, vitamin K is essential for the formation of osteocalcin, which is a protein, only found in bones.Source.

Guess What?

A vegetarian cannot joke with Broccoli

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