Broccoli is a vegetable that belongs to the same cruciferous family as the cabbage, cauliflower, brussel sprouts. Abundantly endowed with Vitamin C, anti-oxidants, and fiber, broccoli is known to have several health benefits and is classified as one among the world’s top ten superfoods!
Several studies have shown that broccoli-rich diet is beneficial to lower the risks from prostrate and bowel cancers. It also helps to prevent heart- related problems and stroke.
Scientists to Explore Broccoli's Healing Powers
Cancer can be beaten with a glass of broccoli juice a day, says Ray Wiseman, 79, the granddad who doctors did not expect to survive, after he was diagnosed with bladder cancer in 2003.
Cancer can be beaten with a glass of broccoli juice a day, says Ray Wiseman, 79, the granddad who doctors did not expect to survive, after he was diagnosed with bladder cancer in 2003.
Keeping all these qualities in mind a “super broccoli” “Beneforte” was developed using conventional methods at the Food Research and John Innes Centre in Norwich, UK. The researchers of the center went on an expedition to find better varieties of this nutrient-laden vegetable. South Italy came across a wild type of broccoli that was capable of producing greater levels of glucoraphanin than the traditional variety.
The wild variety was then cross - pollinated with the commercially available variety. After a series of breeding and cycles of natural selection, one variety became the parent of what we now know as “beneforte”.
Broccoli Sprout Extract Cuts Bladder Cancer Risk
A new study has found that eating concentrated extract of freeze dried broccoli sprouts may curb the development of bladder tumours.
A new study has found that eating concentrated extract of freeze dried broccoli sprouts may curb the development of bladder tumours.
Broccoli was always considered a great health food but this new research has given added insights into its health benefits.
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Quiz on Superfoods
All foods contain some nutritional value. But there are some that are so beneficial they are given the status of superfood. Take this quiz on superfoods to find out how much you know about them.
All foods contain some nutritional value. But there are some that are so beneficial they are given the status of superfood. Take this quiz on superfoods to find out how much you know about them.
Broccoli must be boiled for about two to three minutes only. Over cooking kills the valuable nutrients and antioxdants in this amazing vegetable, hence, a gentle steaming will ensure that it retains all its glory!
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Superfoods In Your Diet
Superfoods should be a part of daily diet as they are packed with nutrients and healing properties.But the best part is that they are tasty too!
Superfoods should be a part of daily diet as they are packed with nutrients and healing properties.But the best part is that they are tasty too!
